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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($451 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 different than it would have been because I have a peace of mind nowadays. Before, I used to be stressed on how to support my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well enabling people in the village to build iron sheet roofed houses and acquiring household items, pay children's school fees by giving them money directly; and I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a cow, bought more household items needed, hired cultivation land, used some to burn bricks and saved some.
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.
My life has greatly changed in such a way that, I can feed my family, I have got back my land by paying of the debt I had acquired which made me use it as collateral security and i have bought household items in my home.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I became very happy and Praised God saying God does not sleep, I thanked GD and the staff for helping me.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid a Debt @700000, Iron sheets @250000, School Registration @42500, Household items @125000, Repaired a bicycle @50000, Feeding @82500 and Saved 450000.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means, I will build 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 finished to eat food
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is, lack of money to run a business that can generate income which will sustain my family
