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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($442 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 my home now looks good because I have a few assets like chairs and other things
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly well in keeping their promises to us unlike government which lies to us
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying cement at 280000shs, bought chairs at 410000shs, mattress at 150,000shs and a plot of land at 800,000shs
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now going to construct my own house, a thing I never thought would be, I now have a TV set with my children and we are now able to watch what is happening elsewhere. The solar panel has helped me move out of darkness because previously I could sometimes light using grass.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy but encoded the happiness into a silent mode in order not to hurt those who had not yet received their share from GD.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid my children's school fees worth 250,000 Ugsh, 10 pieces of iron sheets worth 350,000 Ugsh, 20 bags of cement worth 540,000 Ugsh, TV set at 300,000Ugsh, a solar kit worth 200,000 Ugsh, and bedding at 50,000 Ugsh and 10,000 Ugsh on transport.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is scarcity of needs to take care of my family and children as well as lacking a sustainable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is night or evening because during that part of the day i rest my body and mind from all the days hard work.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that i am going to be able to sort some of my problems and take care of my family needs. Its going to help me set up something that will generate money for us
