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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($446 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 now different in that I'm able to build a good house and my family feeds well since I can now afford to buy food home.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GD empowered me financially now I'm building a good house for my family.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase iron sheets for roofing my house at 480,000ugx, cement at 490,000ugx and savings worth 860,000gx
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($472 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, these days I live my life with much ease and joy because this transfer has helped me to offload the challenges that used to stress me alot.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I felt too excited.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on school fees for my children, bought two cows and iron sheets that I intend to use for building an iron roofed house for my children.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will be able to build an iron roofed house, provide scholastic needs for my children and atleast buy a goat.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time when I am seated with my wife.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of money to meet the education needs of my children is the biggest hardship I am faced with.
