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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($456 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
My second cash transfer enabled me construct a two roomed house which I plastered, and I also bought a bicycle at 200,000 UGX. I also bought some beddings and a calf worth 300,000 UGX. Then the balance of the money I spent it on paying the builders.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly has done well because it gave me money that raised me from poverty. There is nothing bad that givedirectly has done bad so far.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life was very miserable and terrible before I received this transfer. I am very happy now because I am now comfortable. I sleep well and eat very well.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer for constructing a iron roofed house for my self.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer I was very happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life now is that I sleep comfortably in a descent house.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have face in my life is continuous sickness that makes me have no hope in life
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part is evening hours after i eat ameal because I get hope that the day has ends up well
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It's agreat opportunity receiving this money because it will help me to buy household items like mattress bedsheets and food to make me sleep comfortably and feed well
