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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1662250 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time over 4 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 currently different in that I live a very peaceful life with no stress because I was able to plaster, floor and install doors plus windows in my incomplete house. This has enabled me have peaceful nights whereby I no longer worry of dust which causes infections like flu, cough and bedbugs. In addition to that, the motorcycle I and my son merged transfers and procured generates for us daily income that provides for our basic needs and helps in terms of emergencies like sickness among others. Prior to finishing this house, I used to frequently get bacterial infections like flu, and cough due to dust since my house wasn't plastered and floored.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly in my opinion is a very unique organisation in that, they transfer unconditional cash to people living in destitute conditions. For many years I have never witnessed a thing like this which GD has done and I'm so grateful to be part of this revolution. On side, there's nothing wrong done by GD.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on purchase a motorcycle for a bodaboda business. I have saved some for feeding
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($460 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My daily life biggest difference is knowing that I will be able to renovate my house after really a long period of time. It has given me immense happiness given the fact that I have the money at hand.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy and exited for having received such an amount of money. I knew it would help me in most of my financial needs.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
Although I withdrew my money and not yet used it, I plan to spend my first transfer to renovate my house and get windows for it.
I also plan to buy some household items such as mattress, bed, chairs, and utensils.
Enrolled
access_time almost 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will buy household items like beddings, furniture, clothes and electronics because my house does not have them. So by buying them, my house will be beautified. The remaing money I will use it to renovate the house so that it gets a better look.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am resting. It is also the time I get to prepare food for my spouse.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of money to cater for our basic needs like proper feeding, medical care and school fees.
