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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($441 USD)
access_time over 5 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 different because I have constructed an Iron roofed house. I will shift to my decent house which is going to save me from looking for grass thatch.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly did well to give me money that has helped alot. There is nothing they are not doing well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for buying construction materials and I built an iron roofed house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I'm in position to provide for my family with the money that is generated by the motorcycle, that does transportation business. I'm also hoping to increase on crop production with the crops I have planted .
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer I was over whelmed with joy and became speechless for a while.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent I,000,000UGX of my first transfer to top up for purchasing a motorcycle.The remaining 700,000UGX I spent for farming and buying food for the family.
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access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am faced with is sickness.
This sometimes stops me from normal routine work.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time when I have had a meal.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i Will be able to build an iron roofed house, buy a cow and other household items.
