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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($454 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 than it would have been because I dress better than before and I am happy to acquire household items like mattress and a bed.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well giving people money to acquire houses, livestock, household items, taxi motorcycles, and other items they lacked; and I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy two cows, used some to hire cultivation land, and saved some to be used to do an engineering college course.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($461 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Daily happiness is one of the greatest changes i have experienced in my life.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy at that point and started planning on going back to school to pursue my Engineering Course.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have not yet started spending my transfer,But however i'm going to spend on livestock and paying my tuition for and Engineering course.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to do a brick laying course.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I am watching films from the centre.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is sickness.
My kidneys always pain.
