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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($446 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
That money was so helpful to me, it came at a time i needed it so much as my son was going to be imprisoned
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
No problem at all, everything is okey just go ahead
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my transfer to pay 1,000,000 for my son a fine for impregnating someones's daughter who was threatened to be imprisoned and the balance was spent on other things
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now constructing a new house using some of the transfers i received from Give Directly. The old house was going to collapse on me at one time but thanks to Give Directly. I also now own a cow from which am going to begin getting milk to improve my health.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was over joyed and jumped even when am an old woman and I felt so peaceful after receiving funds from GD knowing I would now build my house
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a cow at 300,000 Ugsh, Bricks at 500,000 Ugsh, I also bought Iron sheets at 150,000 Ugsh, I paid a deposit of 500,000 Ugsh on a piece of land, and I also paid Labor cost of 250,000 Ugsh to the mansion constructing my house.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means helping me get the important things we need for our home like land, cows and other items at home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I come back from the garden, I get to rest and have a proper meal after a very busy morning.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in my life is a uterus infection that I have had for about 15 years, which has been so expensive to treat and yet it has not yet cured.
