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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($454 USD)
access_time 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 has changed greatly compared to the previous life, I'm so happy that my house is under construction and very soon I will be sleeping under a iron roofed house. I have also acquired mattresses and bed sheets making the hosting of visitors easy and not worried.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly gave me money which I used to offset debts on my land that was used as collateral security, I have bought household items, Constructed a new house and sought medical attention with the money I received from Give Directly.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I paid debts at ugx 1000000, Iron sheets ugx 200000, mattresses ugx 220000, Clothes ugx 200000, Timber ugx 60000 and Utensils ugx 20000
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I'm living a stress free and happy life because I can also afford things for myself.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on building materials, clothes, and to pay debts as well.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will construct an iron roofed house
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoons when I have eaten food
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is a lack of money to run the basic needs in the family. This made me give out some pieces I land so that I can survive with the children
