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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($449 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is now different in that, this transfer has enabled me to start the construction of my permanent house. I used to sleep under a leaking thatched house which couldn't allow me to have peace during rainy season.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give directly has done in giving us money and there is nothing bad that Gd has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of my second transfer to buy building materials for constructing my permanent house.
I'm also planning to spend the remaining balance on more building materials
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have things which I did not have before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money,I become happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer to buy a bull at 850,000ugx , beings at 110,000ugx, clothes including uniforms for 3 children at 200,000ugx .The balance of the money I plan to buy utensils .
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am happy because we shall also buy our own cows that will boost our agricultural activities.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When i have money to buy food for the family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Whenever i get pregnant, i get goiter and i have never gone for its operation because of our financial status. And its painful even after giving birth.
