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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Life is different than it would have been because we now have a house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly does well in fullfilling their promises to people and training them, they also don't take bribes from us like government people, they dont segregate between religions like other organisations
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying solar at 90,000shs, i bought 40 iron sheets at 870,000shs, solar battery at 60,000shs, timber at 150,000shs, nails at 137,000shs, and Labour at 160,000shs
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($472 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Poverty is my biggest hardship
What is the happiest part of your day?
After providing my family with lunch, this makes me happy especially if everyone in my household is satisfied
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This is a one time opportunity to upgrade my livelihood and start up a business to sustain my household
