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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'm now living in a better house than the one I used to. I never thought for a moment in the past that I could also build a house. This is because of the poverty that had stricken my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give directly had done well in improving the living standards of the poor. On the other hand, Give directly has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer to buy building materials for the construction of a permanent house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to sleep poorly on a very old mattress and now i sleep on a new one. I also have a peace mind because i have bought my bricks and soon i will be constructing my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy and started dancing, praising God for the money. I thank GD for such assistance it has changed my standards of living
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a solar system @140000 ugx, Household items @228000 ugx, Bricks @900000 ugx, School fees 60000 ugx, Radio system 230000 ugx, Medical bill 50000 ugx, Gave my spouse 40000 ugx, Feeding 32000 ugx and saved 20000 ugx.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy a piece of land, buy some livestock.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up healthy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of oxen to support in cultivation.
