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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($441 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I managed to renovate my house which used to look so bad. I'm going to have a business of my own, which I didn't have before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
All I see is good about GD. The problem is with us as recipients, we get transfers and turn violent to our wives and other family members and also fail to put transfers to proper use.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I haven't spent my transfers but I'm planning to start a retail shop at home.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I am now stress free.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I was very happy and relaxed.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have so far used 700,000/= to renovate the house and I am still planning on how I can use the rest for.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means renovating my house and also starting up my own business so that I can have a source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when i earn some money after doing some casual labour. It's not everyday that I get hired to do some work so It makes me real happy when am able to make some money.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is constantly worrying about where i will get School fees for my children term after term to enable them acquire education.
