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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?
My life is different than it would have been in that now sleep comfortably because I bought a mattress with my first transfer and other things that I used to just dream of
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly does well in fullfilling their promises to us
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a piece of land at 1,500,000shs
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
A difference I have in life is that I am building a good house which I didn't have.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt was very happy when I received the transfer because I was sleeping badly but am now sleeping well.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a mattress at 80000/=, blanket 60000/=, bed sheets 100000/=, door 200000/=, 2 windows 200000/=,5 bags of cement 150000/=, 3000 300000/=, transport 80000/= and the balance
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship has been shortage of money .
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day has been when kind persons have run to my resque in the times of hardships like hunger.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving money means i have been greatly resued in terms of food,shelter,clothing among others.
