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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I am planning to purchase iron sheets, timber and more construction materials so that I complete my house and I also plan to spend a portion of the money for feeding.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I had very many problems which were overburdening me but givedirectly sent me money that helped me revitalise my life. That is the only good thing that givedirectly has done for me.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is now comfortable and my future is bright. I have a house of my own now courtesy of givedirectly. I would be very miserable had I not received the cash transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchasing a cow, food, clothes for my family members and plastering my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received the money, i felt so happy and kept the happiness within my heart because i did not want any one to know for security reasons.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that i have acquired many things that i never had hope of getting, like a cow, clothes. I now sleept in a plastered house with no dust.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money for education of my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is morning when I go to my farm and I do farming work .I come back home when am happy because i have covered some workload.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me to buy cattle . and when they multiple I will use them in future for Educating my children.
