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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($465 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 is different in that I now sleep well, I have acquired a bull which will make the ploughing easy come next year. The new house am constructing will relieve me from looking for grass thatch yearly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly did well to uplift people in my community to a better position interms of standard of living through the transfers they gave. There is nothing they did bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have not yet spent my second transfer but I intend to use it for buying iron sheets, timber and paying my grandchild's school fees.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is peace of mind now.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved my money, i knelt to pray to thank God for this blessing and thanked givedirectly.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I haven't spent the transfer yet, but I intend to buy two bulls and a few household items.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that, i will be able to complete my iron roof house which is under construction.
This will then provide a comfortable shelter for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening time is my happiest part of the day.
This is because, it is the time my church members visit me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is inadquancy of money to cater for my medical bills.
