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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($441 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?
My life is different than it would have been because I am happy, not like before when I didn't have a peace of mind.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well giving us money to build houses, buy livestock, motorcycles and even marry wives for our sons; and don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I haven't spent my second transfer yet, but I intend to buy building materials to construct a house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, with this transfer; I feel like I have my parents once again. I'm going to buy a cow for milk and build a house for myself.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I felt more than excited.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer for buying iron sheets for building my permanent house and food. The remaining portion of the transfer is going to help me buy a cow.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which i face is lack of enough land for farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is noon time when I have finished my work and am now relaxing with my ground children.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving the money is means of helping me to buy a cow which will provide my ground children with milk.
