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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($455 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a radio, a solar panel, two pairs of bed sheets, sand and cement for plastering my house, hired a piece of land for gardening, and the balance food stuff.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly does well giving people money directly to sort out their needs, and i don't see anything it hasn't done well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if i never received the transfer because i have managed to acquire assets that i wouldn't have in my life time.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($477 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer for buying a matress, a cow, kitchen utensils and clothes for my family members.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received money i became so happy and i and my family members ululated as expression of our happiness.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that i can now afford food. I dress well like an officer.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship am facing is land where I can plough. The land is too small that I keep on using the same half acre year after year.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during noon time more so when I have finished to have lunch with my children.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means helping fight or eradicating poverty in my family
