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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($449 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used the transfer to buy some iron sheets, shuttles, solar battery, some funiture and I also plastered my house, I gave the builders 250,000 and the other money was used for their up keep
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
An so happy with GD, it has changed my life so much.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
No one can despise me now, am a happy person.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($461 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a bicycle for transport at 280,000Ugsh, a solar kit at 160,000Ugsh, a matress at 110,000Ugsh, I also bought bricks at 200,000Ugsh, sand at 60,000Ugsh jerrycanes at 12,000Ugsh and a charger at 10,000Ugsh. The balance of 868,000Ugsh am planning to spend it on finishing my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy. I called my brother and we want together to make a withdrawal.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now have means of transport that I did not have. Am also going to expand my house and add other two rooms to the one I have.
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access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is living without my spouse who would support me with our children and take care of me when I am sick.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am resting and conversing with my children. Around this time my kids are back from school and we are able chat about how the schooI has gone.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receving this money means paying school fees for my children, cementing and plastering my house and buying solar energy.
