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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
4664420 UGX ($1289 USD)
access_time 9 months ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I plan to get a cow, and invest in agriculture so that I can support my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has been truthful and sent us money which has helped me and my family greatly. Now my children are in school and I have been able to build my house. I just continue to appreciate Give directly and request that should continue to support us.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I first bought iron sheets to finalise on my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
2339550 UGX ($638 USD)
access_time 10 months ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was visiting a relative in Mbale.
I felt very happy and thankful.
I first thought about building a house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I used to live badly and now I'm happy that I'm going to live better. My children are also in school so I can pay their fees now. God is good.
My family is very happy.
I can now afford land to relocate to so as to avoid landslides.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought iron sheets and timber so that I can build a house
Enrolled
access_time over 1 year ago
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
If I get the transfer I will be able to purchase a cow worth 398.56 US dollars and acquire a peace of land down hill worth 800.07 USD and also improve our state of living.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The fact that God has kept us well and alive.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
When it rains the floods wash away our plants like maize and onions. And the challenge not having adequate money to support my 5 school going children.
