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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time almost 6 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 because I have acquired what I would take long to get in the shortest time possible, some of the things I bought are land and livestock.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly did well to give money to direct beneficiaries. They do follow up for each and every recipient to ascertain how money was spent and also ensure that money has reached the right beneficiaries. They is nothing they are not doing well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for buying a piece of land at UGX 1,600,000 and the balance of UGX 33,000 I spent on food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($463 USD)
access_time 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 bought my bull and a cow which will help me in the future.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt so happy. I thanked God for using Give Directly.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying cows at 1,300,000ugx, a mattress and a bed at 200,000ugx, clothes, a case and food. I have saved 150,000ugx for emergecy.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will Marry my wife and part it I will invest in my business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I gi to play foot ball with my peers
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is I don't have enough money to take care of my family.
