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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($446 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 different than it would have been if i did not receive the transfer in a way that now i have what i used not to have like a plot of land and i am building a house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly does well in fulfilling their promises to us and following up to make sure we have received the money
What did you spend your second transfer on?
i spent my second transfer on buying iron sheets at 370,000shs, i bought cement at 150,000shs, i bought iron bars at 70,000shs, i bought a wire mesh at 45,000shs, i paid off a debt of 300,000shs, i bought doors at 210,000shs, i bought windows at 90,000shs, i spent 120,000shs on burial arrangements as i lost a son, i spent 200,000shs on labour for constructing my house
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.
I have a plot of land courtsey of GD, and am going to have my own house which I didn't have before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy and filled with a lot of joy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a plot of land at 1,250,000Ugsh. I also bricks at 120,000Ugsh and a matress at 160,000Ugsh. The balance of 170, 000Ugsh I spent it on clothes and transport.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means development since i will able to start ab income generating activity.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the is evening when i am sitted with my family chatting.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is using rudementally tools in farning. This has limitted my out put yet i use a lot of energy.
