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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($455 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a solar panel, iron sheets, kitchen utensils,clothes and shoes.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion, Give Directly did well to send us money which has changed my life.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that i dress well and look like a man unlike before i got the transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($477 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 2 cows, and 2 mattresses, and a solar power panel.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money it seemed like a dream to me. I was so happy and excited and I am very grareful to GD for making my life better.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life now is that I am now proud owner of assets I never had and I am now happier than before.
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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 have faced in my life is lack of money.
My standard of living is very low because i don't have money to start up abusiness that would otherwise generate more money for me to marry a wife, build a house and maintain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening time when i am playing football with my fellow villagemates.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will be able to marry a wife who will help me do garden work so that the productivity increases, coock food and wash clothes for me.
