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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($445 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?
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have owned 2 piglets that I intend to keep for my children's education. I am also having new beddings, a water drum, four jerry cans and I was able to seek proper medical treatment for myself and children with this transfer. Previously , I used to sell the tittle food I had for paying medical bills and school fees.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well to give me cash directly. GiveDirectly has not done bad to me.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase 2 piglets, water drum, 4 Jerry cans, house hold items, paid medical bills, school fees and a debt. I also hired an acre of land and bought food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 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, happiness is too much because I have got such support which I had never gotten before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money ,I became happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
The recipient has not yet used the transfer still planning.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will construct an iron roofed house which I will live in my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time when I have finished to eat food
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is lack of enough money to treat my sickness
