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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($446 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?
My life is different in that now I'm able to grow food staff on the piece of land I got compared to before when i had not received the money.I used to just buy food because I had no where to farm which was also very hard .The money has also helped me to pay my brothers fees who was going to be chased away from school if it was not for the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly done well by helping people with money which has enabled them to build permanent structures and plots of land .Give Directly has not done anything bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer to pay school fees for my brother who undertaking a course at 600,000ugx, I bought a calf at 450,000ugx ,clothes for myself and my child at 200,000ugx, 1 bag of maize flour at 100,000ugx and I plan to use the balance to rent a piece of land for farming.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is improved dressing and feeding.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved my money, i felt so happy after reading the message.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a cow, a mattress, a bag, bought clothes for myself and the child, shoes, and food stuff especially maize flour, saving the balance to take of medical emergency.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is lack of enough food to eat
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoons
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be in position to take my child to schools
