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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time over 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 different than it would have been because i have acquired what i never imagined i would have in a life time.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well giving us money to acquire land, build houses, buy livestock and pay children's school fees, and there's nothing it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to complete building my house, and bought a few more household items like utensils.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($461 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy bricks, sand to start building my house, then food stuff, and i also used some for medical treatment.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received my money, i felt so happy, for it was going to assist me get medical attention and build a house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is happiness, for i now sleep more comfortably than before when stress pre-occupied my mind .
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i faced is at one point i was operated. This is affecting the effectiveness of my potential to do work like digging.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest moment is during afternoon, this because i chat with my children.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to build better Permanent iron roofed house. The current house i sleep is leaking whenever it rains.
