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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($452 USD)
access_time 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 now different in that, I have been able to sleep in a better permanent house. The house I previously stayed in, was almost falling on us.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give directly has done well in helping the poor develop. On the other hand, there is nothing bad that Give directly has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer on paint at Ugx60000 and deposited on the motor bike Ugx1200000 I'm intending to buy. I also boosted my poultry business with Ugx372000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($471 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'm very happy these days because our house is now better.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt very excited.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy cement at 82,0000ugx, sand at 150,000ugx, bricks at 190,000ugx for plastering my house and constructing a veranda. I'm planning to spend the balance to pay the builders and for buying solar panel.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a means of helping me to renovate my my house and the balance for buying household iterms like beds , matresses and bedsheets.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my is always lunch hour because I like seeing the way my children struggle for food in one plate.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which I face in my household is sleeping in un complete house .
