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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($450 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?
Currently my life has changed in that this money has helped me to cater for most of my financial needs like expanding my house, timely and constantly feed my family, pay fees for my child among others. This has given my life a meaning and happiness as compared to before where I had to squeeze in with children in my small house, feeding was uncertain, and fees for my children was never completely paid.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well by helping me give money that has heped meet most of my family financial needs.
GiveDirectly has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of my second transfer Ugx 450000 to pay up fees for my child.
I bought some food for feeding my family.
I bought some additional five bags of cement.
I then bought some household items such as matress, utensils and clothes.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($460 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I sleep in a better house. Previously, sand fell upon me from the wall whenever it rained and aeration of the house wasn't good as well. But after receiving the transfer, I was able to plaster its walls and fix windows which were previosly not there.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy. This transfer came at a time when I needed it most because I wanted to renovate my house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to buy materials that I used for plastering my house worth Ugx 1000000. In addition, I bought doors and windows worth Ugx 450000 and paid the builder Ugx 250000.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to buy cows that can provide milk for my family, take care of the education needs of my children and complete the construction of my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my children are playing, singing and above all elwhen they are healthy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to take care of the scholastic needs of my children.
