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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Currently my life has changed because there is happiness and peace in my home as the GiveDirectly staff helped to settle my family that always was at logger heads due to lack of money to solve some financial issues like feeding, among others. This is through the policies they put across, "that should families have any conflict, their transfers would stop or be delayed."
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well by giving me money that has enabled to beautify my home.
On the other hand, GiveDirectly has done absolutely nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy cement, sand and pay off labor that is helping me to plaster my house.
I am saving up Ugx 1206500 that I plan to use for some other issues as they arise.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($460 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have a solar system that provides light at night. In addition I have also got a television for watching news. Previously, I used a torch for dry cells that was expensive to maintain and I was totaly cut off from the rest of the world since the radio I had also got spoilt.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer, I became very happy because I knew the money would help me better my living starndard.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase 2 doors, a solar system, television, food and house hold items(beddings, chairs, table).
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will mean that I will renovate my house that I sleep in. The house is dusty because the floor is not finished.
I will then buy a bull that will support in ploughing because my household can not afford to hire a tractor.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of day is in the evening and after eating two meals in a day since my household does not have enough food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is that, I do not have oxen that will support my household in ploughing. There is food insecurity in my household and failure to support the family with other needs.
