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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($456 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a piece of land for gardening purpose, a solar panel, and the balance food staff.
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 acquire what we couldn't have for a life time, and there's nothing i see it hasn't done well.
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 if i never received the transfer because my dressing and feeding has improved, and have items to support my life now.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I did spend my first transfer to buy 20 bags of cement at Ugx 600,000, a metal door at Ugx 200,000, a bed at Ugx 150,000, three mattresses at Ugx 360,000, two pairs of gumboots at Ugx 30,000, handbag at Ugx 70,000, children's school fees at Ugx 200,000 and the balance food stuff.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
That moment i recieved my money, i ululated in celebration and the family treated themselves with meat and soda for the first time this year.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life now is peace of mind and it has resulted in improved body weight due to happiness.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardisp I face is lack of money for Educating my children.because all of them are not studing in good and better schools .
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is noon time .especially when my husband brings soft drinks for me ,before I start cooking my meal.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me to plaster my house, buy land ,take my children to school and cater medical bills.
