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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($449 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer on purchasing building material (iron sheets, cement, timber) worth UGX 1,450,000, treatment worth UGX 150,000 and food (beans) worth UGX 30,000.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well by helping me to build permanent house and clearing a debt. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has improved because I'm building permanent house which I never thought I would have done on my own. In addition, I have got back my gardens which I had used as colatral for the loan I got for treatment. I plan to cultivate potatoes this season. Before, I used to have only one garden as a result we used to experience food shortage in the family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to pay a loan of Ugx400000 and for making bricks at Ugx400000. I'm planning to spend the balance to acquire more building materials.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt too excited because this was a record breaking amount of money I received at once in the whole of my life.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, these days I don't miss meals like I used to and even feed on a balanced diet hence better standard of living.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is the chronic sickness which has consumed much of our family income and also weakned my productivity.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when it becomes warm since am very sensitive to coldness.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will build a permanent house for my family since grass has become too costy for construction.
