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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($441 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The transfer has helped to improved on my daily income since my business house that I renovated is earning me money from the tenants.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The good thing I have liked about Give Directly is the way they have kept on full filki g the premises to us.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I renovated my business house in our trading centre and the whole work costed me 1450000. The balance that total a 150000 is being used for home up keep.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am happy I now sleep well.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy to th extent that I never felt like sleeping again
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought some chairs, a mtress and some bad sheets and all these items costed me a round 600000. The remaining money was spent on buying blocks. I have plans of constructing a permanent house.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means start of new life. This money will help me to invest in agriculture, pay school fees and at the end life will change.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is always in the evening when I also sit and watch my children doing domestic work after school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have gave in my life is lacking reliable source of income, This has caused food shortage in my household and being unable to educate my children.
