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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought cement of 750,000 ugx and hard-core stones worth 140,000 ugx and white sand worth 120,000 ugx and metalic door Worth 130,000 ugx. I also bought some household items such as a big saucepan at 50,000 ugx and a big bed at 70,000 ugx ,and two mattresses at 150,000 ugx and two pairs of bedsheets worth 40,000 ugx. I also bought household utensils at 25,000 ugx and one solar panel at 100,000 ugx.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am so happy that givedirectly did well to give me money that I am spending well. However it would be nice if give directly added us more cash transfers. So far there is no bad thing that I know that givedirectly could not have done well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is so comfortable and I am very happy my house will be rennovated in line with my desire. In the past I was depressed and my life was full of worries. I could not feed my family well , and I could not even afford health care. So I am very happy that Givedirectly belpef me alot and I wish if they could send us more cash transfers.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($474 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of money to purchase land for cultivation. This makes my family realized little or no harvests every year, hence I have bitting hunger .
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is morning hours. This is when i wake up seeing my neighbours ok, i laugh and smile with them.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means i shall be able to purchase aplot of land for cultivation.My family will depend on crop harvest realised from farming to cater for basic needs like food, medicine. This will improve living standards of my family.
