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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($452 USD)
access_time almost 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 different in that, I have gotten things like livestock which will support my family in future. I could not have achieved this if I never received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well by enabling people get thing which they never had before in their homes. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer on purchasing Livestock at UGX 1,600,000 and food UGX 33000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($462 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having this money which has enabled me to do what ever I want with it. It has greatly improved my life style.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money, I felt happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent part of my first to buy some building materials such as timber, sand, cement, iron sheets, bricks and paying for labor as they have already started building. I decided to build another house since the one I have been using is in bad shape.
I also bought some household items such as bedings. This is such that I can also have a comfortable sleep.
I also plan to hire land that I will use for agriculture and reduce famine issues in my home.
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house and marry a wife.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have acomplished my tasks of the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is poverty.
I am not able to put my home in the standard that I would want.
