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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($443 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My feeding is very good now days, it has improved as i eat well, am also building a house for myself.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It has done very well, no problem
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought some clothes of 100,000, 16 iron sheets 368000, transport of 5000 to transport iron sheets. I plan to construct a house for myself
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Now I can get what couldn't get before give directly coming in to help us.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt like my life is changed than before GD giving the money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used part of the transfer as transport from Mpigi, bought bricks, iron sheets, cement, and am now good to start building a house.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is accessing daily meals without fail since the bad (unpredictable ) seasons coupled with the poor soils are greatly affecting my agricultural production and yet I have no steady income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is waking up with a contract for casual labour. This is an assurance of earning that day and it relieves me of the stress of job search.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means complete individual development and achieving my personal dreams like building a personal house.
