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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
My second transfer was spent to acquire building bricks, bought household items like clothes, shoes, soap, and food.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well because it fulfilled what it came to do and on time like sending money directly that has enabled people to build iron sheet roofed houses, buy livestock and household items like clothes, utensils.There's nothing it hasn't done well in my opinion.
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 have a peace of mind, better dressing and feeding. Before, I used to be stressed due to lack of money, and food was not regular at home like nowadays.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I faced was shodrtage of food because I wasn't able to farm since I did have any oxen to help in ploughing
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon after I have eaten something because I feel strong
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means I will be able to build myself a house since the current one is in a bed state; It will also enable me to buy beddings and oxen to support me in farming since I am getting weaker as I grow old.