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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($451 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?
The biggest different is that it has enabled me to construct a house and also buy some animals at home which makes me happy always.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has enabled me to construct my house which I don't know when I would construct if it wasn't GiveDirectly and it has also helped me pay school fees for my children in time.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought one goat, one cow and two hens worthy 620,000/=, I have paid school fees for my children which is worthy 300,000/=, I have used 200,000/= to complete the house I was constructing, I have also used 20,000/= for my treatment and rest is for upkeep.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me it mean that I will be able to tranform my life, building new house, educating my children, buying livestock and a plot of land.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of day is when my husband is at home, we converse and share good time together. Also she my co- wife and my sisters in- law visit me I always feel happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in life is when I lost my Sister last Tuesday who used to be on my side in all situations. She used to help children and buying them clothes.
