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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($449 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, now I have my livestock which I get milk to sell to support my family.Which I would not have managed if I never recieved the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well by removing us out of poverty.It has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent ny second transfer on purchasing livestock at 1090000ugx,household goods/ clothes at 143000ugx,transport at 25000ugx,school fees at 250000ugx,food 4500ugx,gift 15000 ,paid debts and saved 47500ugx.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that all my family members are happy because Give Directly has given us money that will lift us from poverty.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt happy and I told God thankyou.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have not yet spent my first transfer but I intend to use it for purchasing two Oxen, ox-plough and chains. Incase there is any balance I will use it for paying school fees and buying household items.
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access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is poverty. My household does not have a better source of income. This makes it difficult for me to pay school fees for my children studying in Academy secondary school kolir and to raise permanent ironroofed house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Singing praise and worship songs relieves and relaxes my mind and this happens in the afternoons.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to build permanent ironroofed house and educating my children studying in Academy secondary school kolir.
