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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($445 USD)
access_time 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 has currently changed as I now have a comfortable nights sleep after buying quality bedding as compared to before where my bedding was old and divided into pieces hence making sleep uncomfortable. I could keep waking up in the night to join the pieces of matress.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well by bringing development in my communuty and other neighboring ones. To me it has given me money that has enabled me to keep my children in school, cater for my household needs, acquire some building materials among others.
On the other hand, GiveDirectly has greatly pleased people in the area that we are hoping for them to continue with the good work.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy some iron sheets that I plan to use to roof my house when complete.
I then paid fees for my children.
I also used some money to buy some household items such as bedding, utensils, Clothing and food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am happy to see my children now studying in better schools, and I sleep better with mattress unlike before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was so happy to be among those that received this transfer in the village.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to make bricks, buy food, bought household items like mattress, a bed, bed-sheets, clothes, shoes, and paid school fees.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a means of helping my self to get money for building a permanent house for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day in evening hour because I give thanks to the Lord almight for keeping me alive .
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which I face in my life is hunger which has stricked my family.
