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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on construction of a three bedroomed iron roofed house that will accomodate all my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly did well to enroll all the people in my village into the program. It also did well to give me money in such a big amount. Am very happy and there is nothing Give Directly did not do well.
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 never received the money because i now sleep in a decent iron roofed house, i got back my land which i had mortgaged and bought a cow. I feel relieved .
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($474 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first transfer, I used it for purchasing household items at 333,000ugx, Solar at 130,000ugx to provide light to the family, purchased a cow at 580,000ugx for milk production. I also paid off for land that I had mortgaged at 370,000ugx and the balance I am using for purchasing food for the household.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my first transfer, I went to tell my friends and neighbours coupled with a lot of joy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My first transfer has come with a lot of happiness to the family since we now own a cow that we intend to keep for milk production for household consumption and the solar is providing light that we did not have before, my children can now do some academic revision while at home and I want to send my appreciation to Give Directly.
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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 is lack of money to cater for my household needs.My husband was sentenced for 35 years.This has affected my household's way of life since he was the key bread winner.For instance, sometimes when there are no sales from our small bussiness, we end up going to bed without food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon.This is the time most of my customers who buy million fish "mukene" come to my home to buy fish.This makes me happy because these afternoon sales cater for my needs.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means changing from sleeping in an old house with a leaking roof and broken wall to a new big iron roof house that, will be shared together with all members of my family.
