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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($455 USD)
access_time 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 has greatly improved in that, I bought a cow and built a permanent house. In the past, I wouldn't achieve all these because I lacked the finacial muscle to do so. With the cow, I hope to begin taking milk tea and the permanent house will be my first permanent room to stay in since I have been shifting from house to house over a long period of time.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly gave me the transfer that built for me a permanent house and therefore, it has done well. On the other hand, there is nothing bad that GiveDirectly has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a cow worth Ugx 700000, building materials like cement, ceiling board and sand at Ugx 933000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have been in position to complete my house, own a cow and I have also got better bedings.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money, I was over whelmed by joy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for purchasing a cow at 400,000 ugx, a bed and matress at 280,000 ugx, 5 pieces of iron sheets at 180,000 ugx, 5 bags of cement at 180,000 ugx and labour for building at 300,000 ugx. The remaining money I have given my grand daughter for paying school and I also bought food for my self.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will buy cattle and will also meet basic needs
What is the happiest part of your day?
When my grand children are healthy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have a problem with my sight since I got an accident
