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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($455 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have withdrawn my second transfer and I plan on completing the construction of my house , and then I would like to hire a garden since a have limited land. Then I also plan on buying basic necessities for my household with portion of the cash transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly did so much good when it gave me money that has improved my life. There is nothing wrong that I can think of that givedirectly has committed.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am happy that my life is now very vibrant and my children are much healthier compared to how our lives were . We would still be very poor and miserable if givedirectly had not given me the cash transfers.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($474 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy cement, sand, a door and two windows, paid labour for plastering the house, and acquired land for gardening.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved my money, i felt so happy in my heart.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life now is hapiness. Before, i wasn't a happy woman because of the numerous problems that needed money.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of money for taking care of my family needs.This makes my family some days have a single meal for the day,which is affecting their health.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is evening hours at the end of a days activities. This is when i relax ,chat and smile with my children.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Onces I get this money I plan to start up "omena" business in the anear by centre called ogwapit.This will continue to generate money for my family up like feeding and buying household items like plates.
