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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($446 USD)
access_time 6 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 now different in that I sleep in a good house unlike before I used to sleep in a licking house whenever it would rain and my family now feeds well.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD supported me financially hence I was able to renovate my house and there is nothing bad it has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I had intended to buy cows, expand my business capital and pay school fees for my siblings but my money was stolen by unknown persons while in Mbale town
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($472 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily is that i was able to pay many debts including school fees debts, this money is also going to help me renovate my house and i will be safe.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received the transfer i felt so happy in my heart.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for paying debts worth 500,000ugx. I bought a mattress, a bed, music woofer. I have the balance of 1,000,000ugx which i intend to use for renovating my house.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of money to construct a permanent iron roofed house. The current grass thatched house that i am using leaks and this makes me shift to my brother's house whenever it heavily rains.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening is my happiest part of the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means starting up a happy family.
This money will enable me get dowry for marrying a spouse.
