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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($449 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent UGX 1,450,000 of my second transfer for paying a debt that I had got to top up my first transfer to use for renovating and plastering my house. The balance of UGX 183,000 am spending on food.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to interview us during home visits with love and humility. Above all, they did well to send us money that has changed the lives of many in my community. They are doing grate so far, there is nothing that went wrong.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different now compared to before I got the money, I'm looking healthy because am stress free. I can now afford food, my house is beautiful and cool having done renovation and plaster.
I have also hired enough land and bought seeds ready for the planting season. I did not have farm land before, my house was dusty with very many holes which attracted rats.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent UGX560,000 to buy cement and UGX160,000 to buy two metallic windows and UGX180,000 to buy bricks. I spent UGX278,000 to pay the builders. I spent UGX100,000 to buy sand. I bought a water tank worth UGX24,000.
I spent UGX190,000 to buy beddings for my child. I lent out UGX50,000.
The rest of the money was spent on food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy because life was difficult before GiveDirectly launched in my community. I had alot of responsibilities that needed alot of money.
That moment when I received the money was a moment of joy for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I was able to plaster my house after a very long time.
Secondly, I am happy after I was able to purchase bedding for my child.
I am nolonger worried of what meal to eat the next day because I have money at my disposal to buy a variety of food.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am facing right now is limited land for agriculture because we are polygamous and every one has children who need to do agriculture. I find my self with three boys doing agriculture on one garden which brings insufficient food at home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning around 9 am after i have prayed because i feel i get closer to God and He gives me strength to think for the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will be able to rent more land for farming because i just have one garden which i share with children. It will also enable me to finish up my house like putting the floor.
