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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I decided to construct a house when I received my second transfer.
The reason behind this is because I wanted to build my house before I get married. There will be so many demanding needs and will not be able to construct a house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my view, GD did well to help us people living under extreme poverty. These transfers have helped improve peoples standards of living in terms of Education, Acquiring household items, Livestock, Others started business and improved feeding. Furthermore, GD did well not to put us into groups like other NGOs and gave us money individually. According to me there's nothing wrong GD has done.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is better now because I dress well, I have built my house that I will enter soon, I bought Household items, Livestock and a bicycle. Had I not received these transfer, I would have not achieved all these thing I have acquired. In the past, Life was hard when it came to transportation because I did not have a bike, Livestock and household items.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent part ( ugx 1580000) of my first transfer buying two bulls that I plan to use to bring in my wife such that I can settle at once.
I then bought a bicycle that now helps me in transportation. Initially there was no way I could reach a desired destination as most places are far away.
I then bought some household goods soch as clothes, bedings such that my lifestyle can be as others.
Since it was towards the time of Christmas, I used the balance to buy food that my family and I feasted on.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money, I felt extremely happy as my plan for owning cattle for my marriage had been met. I was going to take long own this.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the fact that I am sure of bringing in my wife who will start life with me.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is lack of a wife to help me start up a family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon upon getting something to eat.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will buy cattle for marrying My wife and the balance i will use it to buy other basic house hold items to start a family.
