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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 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 is different than it would have been because I am looking healthy and younger due to better feeding. Before, my appearance was that of an old woman with a wrinkled skin who is poorly fed. This money has brought me happiness.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well giving me money that has enabled me to acquire items that I would not have like a house, goats and a few household items like clothings. I can't identify anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
My second transfer was spent to buy food, two goats, to build a house and some for leissure, especially drinking.
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 live my daily life stress free and more happily since my daily needs are met.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I felt very excited.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent part of my first transfer on building materials, and I'm planning to purchase household items and more building materials with the remaining balance of the transfer.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The lack of money for buying cows and land is my biggest hardship.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest moment is during afternoon while cooking food.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy land and cows for agricultural work and milk , the transfers also will help me buy school basic materials for my children studying in Busano primary school.
