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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 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?
I have finished building my own house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Recipient says that he is very pleased with how they are treated with respect
What did you spend your second transfer on?
Bought sugarcane @ 450000
Bricks 3000 @ 370000
School fees @ 290000
Sand 2 trips @ 140000
Household items @ 150000
Balance for home support
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My heart is very happy, i have moved a step ahead and looking to seeing my house look good.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy, and very good to receive the money
What did you spend your first transfer on?
Am spending my money to construct a kitchen, Blaster my house and grow sugar cane
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is the frequent sickness of my last born child. Sofar in recent three weeks, he has been admitted in the Health centre three times and each time we stayed there for a period of two days.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when all my children of school going age are actually at school, attending classes without being chased away from school due to school fees issues.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me means refurnishing my house and paying school fees for my children.
