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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($442 USD)
access_time almost 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 is better now because I was able to hire the garden, plough it and plant my crops. I now have hope of getting my food come the harvest season. If it was not for this transfer, I wouldn't have done this because I am old and weaker now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well to give me money, I have been relieved from so many problems that I had. I did not have hope of getting this money. GiveDirectly's work is good. There is nothing they are doing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought 4 bags of cement that I used for plastering my house. The rest of the money, I added on to my grandson's transfer and we bought a motorcycle.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life is different now in that, I'm so happy because this money has helped me do what I could not. The transfer has enabled me hire land, renovate my house, seek medical attention whenever I'm not feeling well and change diet.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I heard my phone ring, I checked to find out what notification I could have received. On check like this, it was GD transfer and I became so happy and I ululated because i did not expect it since I'm among the last people to receive this money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on renovating my house because it was leaking during rainy period and my property could get damaged. I did not have enough land to farm on so when I got this money, I decided to hire some piece of land to cultivate on. My daughter's child was sent away from school due to fees and she came to borrow some money, I helped her since it was my grandchild.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a means of helping me to get money to build a permanent house for my self.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is noon time especially when am together with my friends and we have fun like telling stories of old age.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which I face in my life is being a widow. because i face very many challenges in life.
