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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My house is complete and I have also cleared Tuition of my son for this semester and i also feed on well which has improved my health status.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
They did well to help with money that uplifted the family. However I think GD should increase these transfers from 3333000 to 5000000 because there are so many things that require more money like Education needs a lot of money.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought cement and paid mansions 8330000, Paid tuition of 600000 and saved 200000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have been in position to plaster my unfinished house, and I have also owned good beddings and kitchen utensils.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I became very happy and thanked God for Give Directly.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for purchasing building materials(plaster sand and cement) for plastering my house and to pay for labour. I also spent some money for buying beddings and kitchen utensils.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means investing in completing my iron roof house.
I intend to use this money to buy cement and pay labour that will help complete constructing our house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day comes in the evening after completing my household duties.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of enough money to complete constructing our house that has lasted for over ten years.
