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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($454 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer for renovating my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly did well to give me cash and has not done any thing bad on my side.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have renovated my house and it has brought my joy, this was not going to be easy without Give Directly's transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
When i received my first transfer I purchased 4 metallic windows, and 2 metallic doors, and 2 mattresses and a pair of bedsheets. I also bought 20 maroon iron sheets and some clothings for my children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy that day when I received the money. I felt so relieved and stress free because my problems were now solved.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have experienced a very big difference in my life ever since I received the cash transfer. My family is happier than before. We eat and sleep well compared to the sorry life we were living before. I am forever grateful to Givedirectly for giving me this cash transfer.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship am facing is lack of money to buy and own more farm land.
I only have one garden which does not seasonaly produce enough food stuff to sustain my household with food.This makes me have only one meal a day.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon.It's my resting time after returning back from garden work.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means more meals for my household. I intend to buy food for my school going children so that, they can eat and be satisfied.I want to be eating many meals every day.
