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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($445 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 has changed for the better because I have built an iron roofed house. I also have motorbike that does transportation business which brings daily income for buying food and paying medical bills. Before, I did casual labour in people farms to provide food for my seven children.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well to give me cash that I have used to buy a motorbike and build an iron roofed house. GiveDirectly has only done good.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase 8 pieces of iron sheets, 6 trips of bricks, timber, 2 trips of sand, 8 bags of cement, binding wire, food and paying for construction labour.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 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 now happy because my transportation business is generating income which is sustaining the family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt happy because it was my first time to get such an amount of money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to purchase a motorbike at UGX 1,700,000.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means I will be abe to buy land, clothes and animals for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is on the after noon becaus that is when I fell relaxed and not worring about anything
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is difficulty in feeding, dressing and providing for my family since its now a larger one
