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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The big difference in my life is that I have renovated my house, it is now beautiful and I feel so happy. Before I got the money, my house was leaking, rats were all over the house and they were destroying my property. I am grateful, I can not pay GiveDirectly but I will keep praying for it to continue with the good work that they are doing.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I became so happy. I calmed down and planned for my money before I could withdraw it.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer for buying materials for renovating my house and paying builders. I paid a debt of UGX 200,000, bought food and a side board.
Enrolled
access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will renovate my house that I sleep currently. That will improve on my living conditions and improve on hygiene.
I will also buy a cow that will be an investment for the household as well as food when it produces, milk so be a source of food . I rely on farming as my main source of income and food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I have woken up in good health. I am happy at this time because, good health makes me for to go to the garden to dig as well as Carey on with other household chores.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in ny life is lack of a clear way of getting income. I am a widow staying with my daughter. My main source of income is through farming and this is hit hard some times by drought or floods which leaves me with no money for solving family problems.
