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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time over 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 now different in that, my standard of living has improved and this evident with the way I feed, dress and sleep which is by far better than how I used to live without the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give directly has done well in helping many build in my community hence develpoment. And there is nothing bad that GD has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay a debt of Ugx 520000, household goods worth 800000ugx and saved 200000ugx.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 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 now have a decent house, a solar that provides us with light at night. I now have a good bedding and am really so happy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt happy being the first time for me to hold much money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for renovating my house. I bought the solar system, a sauspan, a mattress, food.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is going to help us complete the house and invest some money in agriculture.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When we can provide fully for the family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
There was a time almost all our children were sick and we barely had any money on us.
