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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($427 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
"The biggest difference I have got in my life is that, I have been able to build for myself a permanent house which will be able to house me and my family for some long period of time in the future."
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
"In my opinion, Give directly has done well in helping people in my community to develop with the help of the transfer. However, according to me there is nothing Give directly has done wrong"
What did you spend your second transfer on?
"I spent my second transfer for buying building materials for finishing my house i.e 25 bags of cement, 2 trips of sand and gravel at 800,000ugx, 120,000ugx, 200,000ugx respectively. The remaining balance of the transfer is for paying the builders."
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($465 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for stocking my drug shop worth 500,000Ugx, paid off debts worth 500,000Ugx, bought a cow at 500,000Ugx and the remaining money, I spent on purchase of clothings for myself and children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my first transfer I felt very happy and thanked God.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am free from the debt burden that I had and my family income has increased because I was able to stock my drug shop that is currently generating money for running my home.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am faced with is inadequacy of money to expand my business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when i know i have accomplished my tasks of the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i Will be able to increase my capital since I am operating a clinic, buy two cows and pay off debts.
