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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($442 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?
The house is now looking so nice. I am happy in that I now have a presentable home.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The process of sending us the transfer is quick and efficient.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my transfer to buy some chairs in my seating room at a cost of 550000. I also spent renovated my house the renivatio work with costed me 900000. The 250000 has been spent in paying for my children school fees.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that ever since I received my money, I am now ever happy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my money I felt a lot of happiness.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
We used 500,000/= to renovate the house, we used 200,000/= to pay for my children's school fees and we also bought a plot of land worthy 1,000,000/=
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that i am going to solve some of the financial problems we have such as school fees for the kids and buying land for agriculture.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon because i visit my friends and we chat and laugh so i end up killing off stress.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced i have faced in my life is digging everyday to provide food for my family but the food dries up or gets attacked by pests. It makes me feel like giving up!
