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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($442 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on construction of an iron roofed house for my self. I decided to spend it that way because it has not been easy to get grass thatch yet am growing old and becoming weak.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to deliver money directly to the vulnerable households and following us up to ensure that money reached the right people.
Above all the staff did not ask us for any bribes. There is nothing Give Directly does not do well. We are all happy.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if i never received the transfer because I managed to get better treatment and feeding has been easy.The house i have constructed is going to relieve me from the struggle of looking for grass thatch and its spacious enough to accomodate a bigger family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to build an iron roofed and cemented house,I also used some of this money for feeding since this money was sent during the season of hunger, whereby getting food to eat was not easy and some people were dying of hunger.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received my money I became so excited.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that i have an iron roofed house and there is comfort.
I used to sleep uncomfortably because my house was leaking whenever it rains and my house would get so cold.
My feeding right now is so good,I can afford a balanced diet and I don't skip meals,I used to stay hungry for a whole day because there was no money to buy food.
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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 face currently is poor eye sight which does not allow me to work. This is because they pain alot and i am unable to see well. it's there fore causing hunger in my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moments is morning hours, especially when i wake up fine. This is when i chat and smile with my grandchildren.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i shall be able to get treatment.
I have a eye problem which makes me not to see properly ,so i find it hard to do work.
