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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 is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that am happy because I have bought the milling machine for cassava which was my dream.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give directly does well to follow us up to ensure that money reached the right person. I have not seen any thing they are not doing well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for hiring land at 350,000ugx, constructed the house for the milling machine at 331, 000ugx, paid school fees of 52,000ugx, bought house hold items of 150,000ugx and food 50,000ugx. I saved 700,000ugx.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($474 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that, i am now able to buy household necessities.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money, I became very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 100000ugx to cater for household necessities and I used 100000ugx to purchase construction materials. The balance of the money, I plan on using it for constructing my house.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will buy a milling machine that will be generating income to my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning hours when I have woken up in good health
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest headship I face is lack of money to fulfill my plans
