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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($441 USD)
access_time 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 has really changed because I have I now own what used not to own for example a business, land and a bicycle. I give all thanks to Give Directly for transforming my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I felt so good when I saw the message and I was very happy about the transfer.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I started a business of produce and a small shop @1500000 ugx, I bought a bicycle @120000 ugx and spent 13000 ugx for transport.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my life is not the same. I have bought a plot of land where am going to construct my own home because before, I was staying in my brother's home.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my first transfer, I was so excited.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first transfer, I bought iron sheets worth 200,000ugx, and paid for a plot of land worth 800,000ugx where I am going to construct my permanent house for residence, I also bought clothes worth 100,000ugx, the balance of 600,000 I intend to buy a bull (an ox), that I will keep until I get more money to buy an additional bull that will help in ploughing.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of money for buying land. My land is waterlogged and it's so costly to build ironroofed house because it will take alot of materials.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest moment is during afternoon hours after garden work. This is atime i relax while resting.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My plan is to buy land and put ironroofed house. The house will provide me long lasting solution instead of thatch.
