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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($442 USD)
access_time almost 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 have bought construction materials that I intend to use for constructing an iron roofed. I am expecting to be relieved from the burden of renovating the grass thatched hut that I currently stay in given the fact that grass is scarce in our community.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well to give me unconditional cash that will enable me construct an Ironed roofed house. GiveDirectly has only done good to me.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase 3 trips of bricks, a trip of sand and timber that I intend to use for constructing an iron roofed house. I gave my son the balance of the money to boost his produce business with a motive of him helping me with the construction.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest different in my daily life is the mere fact that I was able to get back part of my land that I had given out in excahnge for money to treat my grandchildren at the time I was really in need of money. This land will help to sustain my family as I plan to do extensive commercial farming.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy that I was then sure of getting back part of my land that I had given out in exchange for money at the time of great need.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer Ugx 1000000 get back my land that I had given out in exchange for money that I needed to use to treat my grandchildren who are sicklers.
I also spent some to continue treating and paying fees, buying scholarstic materis for my grandchildren then bought food to feed my family.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i receive this money, I want to buy some cows and also put up a simple house for my self.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon after i have had good lunch.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of enough money to buy even food.
