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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($455 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I intend to spend my second transfer on construction of an iron roofed house for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly did well to reach each of us at household level and giving us money that has changed our living coditions.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than if i never received money in that am now able to afford food for my family . My children are happy because i managed to buy for all of them some clothes.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
When i received my first transfer(1,700,000ugx), i used it for purchading aggregates and bricks worth 180,000ugx which intend to use for building a Permanent house, I paid off the mortgage amount of 600,000ugx that I had borrowed for treating my child, Ipurchased four mattresses at 320,000ugx,purchased clothes for children at 260,000ugx to improve on the living conditions, I paid treatment bills of 180, 000ugx and facilitated the purchase of other household items with the balance of the money.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my first transfer, I was very happy and felt much better since it found me admitted in the hospital.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Receiving my first transfer has improved on the status and esteem of my family. The living conditions have improved and so there is a feeling of self worth among the family members.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is lack of money to facilitate my household's needs, most especially medical bills.I hardly take a fortnight without any of my family members falling sick.This is so stressing in that, most of our family income ends up in clinics.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning.This is the time i normally check on my children whether they are healthy or not. Seeing them healthy makes me happy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means buying oxen, clothing, scholastic materials like school uniform, books, pens and livestock for my family.This will mean improved standards of living for my household.
