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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 now because I was able to renovate my house immediately after it was burnt down. If I had not received this money, my life would really be miserable since I had no where to get much money to build a simple or renovate my house. The mere thought of this makes me really grateful to GiveDirectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well by giving me joy through the money that helped me to replace my house that was burnt down.
On the other hand, GiveDirectly has done nothing wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer to buy building materials such as timber, nails, cement, doors and paid labor that helped me to renovate my house that was burn down.
I then bought and replaced some household items such as utensils that had burnt as well.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Currently, I am happy because I own a cow for milk production and acting as an investment, I hired land for crop cultivation and can now afford to eat well using GiveDirectly's cash transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
It was a bout mid night when I heard a message on my phone, I gave my grand child to check and she told me that, Grand mother, be happy, you have received money from GiveDirectly. I felt excited and had the best sleep ever.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent UGX 1100000 for buying a cow for milk production and savings as well. I hired land worth UGX 200000 for crop cultivation. I paid court fees worth worth UGX 300000 for my son who was in prison. The balance of UGX 100000, I spent on feeding and buying uniform for my grand child.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will complete the construction of my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when i wake up feeling fine.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is illness. I have undergone multiple operations which hinder me from doing my daily cores.
