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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have a solar panel and now living in light as opposed to the days I lived in darkness, I also bought a mattress and now i sleep comfortably. I currently have means of transport because i was able to buy a bicycle, am going to be using this bicycle to transport my agricultural goods (Cabbages and tomatoes) to the market.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD is good, i have not seen anything bad with it although some people say it is an evil organization belonging to Illuminati.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought 6 Bags of cement at 201,000=, a trip of sand at 45,000=, I also bought a mattress at 130,000=, a bed at 130,000=, I bought a bicycle for transportation at 150,000=, I bought a sewing machine at 150,000= and a solar kit at 100,000=, I paid 200,000= to cover a debt that i had in a women's group. The balance of about 500,000=, am planning to invest in my business to boost it further.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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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 in my life is residing in the same house with my aunt who is also my co-wife. This situation is very hard because we are congested and it deprives me of my privacy.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when my husband returns home and it's my day to host him. I enjoy that moment when we, together with my children, have a good time with him.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means getting my independent home from the one of my auntie. I stay in the same house with my auntie, who is also my co-wife and this condition is rather challenging. So getting this money means finishing my house and getting my own independent homes.
