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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($454 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has changed because I have got enough beddings which can accommodate my visitors. Before, I would request neighbours to accommodation my visitors in the night. In addition, I can also afford to change clothes. In the past I hardly changed clothes.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well by helping me with transfer which has enabled me to acquire Livestock (3 cows) which I never thought I would have got any soon. GiveDirectly has not anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I purchased clothing/ household goods (bed, bed sheets, mattress), Livestock (3 cows), built grass thatched hut and food(meat, fish)
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that am able to change diet compared to before when I used to have one type of diet.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved the transfer,I became happy because I saw myself achieve my plan.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have not yet spent my first transfer but I'm planning to build a house, purchase household utensils and some goats.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means constructing an iron roof house and buying household items for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening time is my happiest part of the day.This is an interesting time since i utilize it sharing stories with my peers.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of enough money to construct a comfortable shelter for my household.
