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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($456 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy two cows and two bulls.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well giving people money to help themselves, and I've seen nothing it has not done well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because I now own some assets i never imagined to have and it makes me proud.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($477 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying building materials which i used for renovating my house.
I also got one acre of land on mortgage, got some treament and bought food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When i received the mobile money message on my phone i became too happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that am happier than before because i have food to eat. Healthwise i feel greater improvement since i got treament using the money from give directly.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is sickness.
As I was walking sometime back,I slid and since then, I have never been able to walk well.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is usually in the afternoon hours when i am out at the centre watching those playing ludo, 'Amweso' and generally coversing with others.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will be able to acquire food , a bull for ploughing, a piece of land, treatment for my self.
