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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for purchasing, 2 doors plus 3 windows at UGX 450,000, 6 bags of cement at UGX 174,000, labour for plastering and fitting doors plus windows at UGX 200,000, I also bought a cow at UGX 450,000, a mattress, a bed and the bed sheets at UGX 200,000 and school fees UGX 39,000.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has done well to give people money that have enable them buy livestock, construct houses and other investments that have benefited many, Give Directly has not done any thing bad.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I have been in position to construct an iron roofed house that I couldn't have built had I not received this transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying building materials that I'm going to use for constructing for myself a permanent house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I saw the message of the transfer in my phone, I felt very happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in daily life is that, life is better now and moving smoothly than in the past because poverty had stricken me badly that I was not able to build for myself a better house to live in.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which i face is how to get money to pay school fees for my children. since I have very many children in my family who are still studying.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is day time when am sitten with all my family members especially after have our launch.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is means of helping me to get good money to buy more land for my family.
