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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($452 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 if I never got the transfers in that this money has taken me to another level financially, I started a business of burning bricks and am able to get a minimum of UGX 200,000 and a maximum of UGX 400,000 as profit each time I sell bricks which I do after every six weeks.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion, Give Directly did well to enroll all people in my village and gave every one money which has brought happiness to all. There is nothing they have not done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for paying a debt of UGX 650,000, school fees of UGX 300,000, I spent 683,000 for making bricks that I intend to use for constructing an iron roofed house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 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 have self esteem because I own two bulls.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first cash transfer, I felt excited.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first cash transfer worth 1,700,000ugx, I bought two bulls at 1,200,000ugx. The balance of 500,000ugx, I have not yet spent it but I intend to use it for making bricks for building my permanent house.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Getting this money means i will build a house for my family and restock it with basic items
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evenings while interacting with my children especially now after divorcing their mother.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is affording basic necessities for my family because am currently just gambling to sustain them
