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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?
I renovated my house and now I am living a good life than it was before give directly came in our community.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, giving us the support in form of hard cash was the best practice. This kind of support facilitated me in realizing my dreams in life. I renovated my house and now i am running a small business and for sure my life will never be like it was before Give Directly came into our community.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 1011000 on renovating my house and buying some household items such as mattresses, food and meeting hospital bills for my children. The balance is 622000 that I invested in business. I deal in buying and selling of coffee here in our local market.
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 now sleep well with my children, the house doesn't leak anymore
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received my money I was very happy because I didnt know that they would give us this much money
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on roofing the house at 300000shs, I bought cement at 370000shs, sand at 200000shs, Labour at 200000shs, a mattress at 120000shs, a goat at 90000shs, school fees at 100000shs
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is being sickly which hinders me from growing enough food for my family as a result of this I often do not have enough food to feed my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evenning when my spouse comes back home when he has shopped for the family what has been missing at home like sugar,food and the children's school requirements.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to me buying a motorbike so as to start a boda boda business from which I will generate money to support my family financially.
