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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
"I spent 1000000ugx on finishing my newly built house, 600000ugx for buying a cow and the balance was spent on food. "
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
" Give directly has done well in helping the poor people come out of poverty and according to me there is nothing so far that has been done badly by Give directly. "
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
" Gd transfer has reduced on stress and improved my life for the better by getting for me things that i couldn't afford"
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is lack of money to complete my house.
My house has no floor and whenever it rains the floor becomes muddy, most times giving me sleepless nights.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning. Waking up healthy is my happiest moment since that allows me to carry out my daily household activities like farming.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means completing my iron roof house by plastering it's floor and walls with cement.This will make my house look good and nice.
I intend to also buy household items like chairs, beddings and bed sheets.
