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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($441 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?
Now I am owning a beautiful home and I am now in a wonderful relationship with my wife brought by the money given to us.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has given us the opportunity to fulfill our dreams through the money they freely give us to develop ourselves.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used the whole of it to construction my house.
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.
I now have lighting system at my place after purchasing a solar system and this has improved on my security.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was happy. Actually this money restored my hope of renovating my house which was i a poor state.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a solar system worthy 400, 000/= and the balance is being used to renovate my house,
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is lack of land to construct my own house so if I can get land of my own that hardship will be solved and I will be in peace and happiness.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part in my day is evening when the sun is set down in the west and the weathy is cool
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means all my problems are solved especially I will be able to buy a piece of land where I will be abke to construct my own house so that I solve the issue of paying rent for the house
