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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($453 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?
The cash transfer transformed my life in such a way that I was able to purchase many household items like bed sheets, utensils and a radio all at once. In addition to this, I was able to plaster and cement my house. I am very proud that I can afford to host visitors at my house.
Before receiving the cash transfer, I was living in a house built with mud and no concrete floor. It was always dusty and uncomfortable to stay in. I applaud GiveDirectly for their generosity.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly did well to send us money. I am happy that GiveDirectly sent me the cash transfer that has transformed my life. On the other hand, I cannot point out any wrong doing about GiveDirectly as a whole because it has did well to help me.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase two calves worth UGX 950,000. I also bought two pairs of bed sheets worth UGX 56,000 and a radio worth UGX 35,000. I was able to pay off an old debt of UGX 155,000. In addition to these, I gave my daughter UGX 100,000 and I also bought cassava worth UGX 120,000. I have a balance of UGX 500,000 that I am planning to spend on completing my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($466 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'm very happy because my house is now looking beautiful and filled with good things.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
It was 8:30 am in morning when I heard the message enter my phone. When my daughter helped me to read it, she told me that it was the money from GD. This made me feel very happy for the rest of that day.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent part of my first transfer to renovate my house, so I bought building materials like (cement, sand and window) at Ugx 466000 and paid the builders Ugx 250000. I also bought beddings, household items and food with the remaining portion of the transfer.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a means of helping me to renovate my house and then the balance i will use for buying household iterms.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of My day is evening especially when am done work usually work then I take rest .
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which I face in my family is taking responsibilities of the late , since he died when he has not married women to his son .so all that burden has now come back to me, the woman to make sure that all of them get married.
