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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($456 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a kitchen, paying up my children's school fees, bought a door for my house and finished furnishing my house. I also gave some to my children so that they could use for their personal needs
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly has done well by giving me help in form of money that I used as I pleased.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I had not recieved the transfer , my family livelihood would not be improved the way it is now that I got the transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I developed a running stomqch as aresult of happiness when I learnt that money has entered my mobile account.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life looks younger than it had been because most of the problems have been solved.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
10 bags of cement, renovated a house, two drums and four bags of maize
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is lack of money to expand my small business. Currently my profits are low and can not cater for most of my household needs like paying school fees and medical care.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning.This is the time my customers come and buy locally brewed alcohol "ajon" from me. Seeing them makes me happy because am sure of getting money from them to buy food for my children.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means paying school fees for my children to study in better boarding private schools.
I have hope that my children will get good jobs in future and use part of their salaries and wages to take care off my household at my old age.
