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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($456 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a piece of land at Ugx. 1,600,000 and the balance bought a few clothes for myself.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has a very good heart that doesn't deceive people, treats people well, unlike other organizations that say one thing then actions are different. If there's anything they have not done well, blame it on nature of our people in the villages.
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, because i now own land that i will use for my life. My parents have a small piece of land yet we are six adult boys with no where to settle.This money has sorted my most pressing problem.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for paying my tuition. I bought a cow, calf, iron sheets and good clothes for my self.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received the mobile money on my phone, i became so happy. I took a deep breath. Being a learnt person, i just kept the happiness inside my heart and behaved like some one who did not get money for security reasons.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have experienced a very big difference first am proud of my cows, secondly i dress well and thirdly am back to school and am doing motor mechanics course. I believe after school my life will not be the same. Thanks to Give Directly for the finacial support.
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access_time almost 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is seeing my father mistreat my mother just because he has got an extra- marita relationship else where.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is usually in the evening when i go plaing foot ball with my fellow villagemates.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means getting a better house probably an iron roofed house, buying a piece of land.
