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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($441 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?
I now have a house which I did not have before. I now have a cow and going to buy another one. These cows are for milk purposes. Am generally no longer a poor woman like i used to be.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD is so good, they are so patient and very kind. I have not seen anything bad about GD and its staff.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have only spent 150,000Ugsh on bricks for consteucting my house. The balance of 1,480,000Ugsh am planning to buy timber, iron sheets, nails, a door and two windows - all for finishing my house. Am also planing to buy another cow.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I didn't have a cow but now I have one. I had a very old matress but I bought a new one. I now sleep comfortably as opposed to those days. Am going to have my own house courtesy of GD.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was filled with alot of joy and immediately informed my husband about it. We sat down and planned on what to do with the money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a cow at 500,000Ugsh, bricks for building my house at 250,000Ugsh, Iron sheets for roofing at 250,000Ugsh, I bought a matress and other beddings and personal effects at 200,000Ugsh and the balance of 500,000Ugsh am going to pay school fees for my children.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is living in the life of lack that whatever I need I have to over struggle and finally fail to get it.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in morning when I wake up alive and be able to do my work normally.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means having peace of mind to me because I know that the things that have been worrying me will be settled.
