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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time almost 6 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 in that I have been able to build for my self a better spacious permanent house that I couldn't have managed if it wasn't because of the transfer that I received. Secondly, I'm enjoying the milk from the cow that I bought.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give directly has done well in helping the poor people to achieve great things like new buidings, cattle that they could not have been able to without the transfer they received. However, on the other hand there is nothing that GD has done bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a cow at 900,000ugx, poultry at 100,000ugx, and used the balance for finishing the house I started building using the first transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($462 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 700,000 ugx on purchasing construction materials and 195,000 ugx on buying beddings. I spent 40,000 ugx on buying clothing. Then 450,000 ugx I lent out to my relatives. The balance I spent on buying food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy and excited when I received such a big amount I money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that Iam able to clear my debts and buy food for my family. This is miracle because my life was too miserable.
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access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am faced with is sleeping in a dilapidated house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up healthy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to build a better house, buy a cow and household items.
