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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($455 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for constructing a lager house for my family and 1,100,000Ugx I Paid for motorcycle and cows at 300,000Ugx.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I my opinion Give Directly did well by changing people's lives from worse to better.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because I have a motorcycle that is generating income for my family, this was not possible without Give Directly tranfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer -1,000,000 ugx on partly paying for a motorcycle that I am planning to completely buy. I also spent 500,000 ugx in hospital for operation as my wife's pregnancy was complicated. I also bought a bed and matress at 70,000 and 95,000 ugx respectively. And then the balance to take care of home expenses.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Since I had not yet seen the message, I was in the process of borrowing money and take my wife to hospital. When I reluctantly checked my mobile money account balance, I found that I had received money from Give Directly. I was very happy and relieved that my immediate problem was solved.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I no longer have pressure from the motobike owner who always wanted 10,000 ugx per day since I am owning the motobike. I can now take care of my family and provide for it.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am faced with is lack of money.
Some times i am not able to buy soap and my family has to bathe with just water.
I have also sometimes gone without food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after a day's work when i am relaxing and listening to radio - more so when my favourite song is playing.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will be able to buy my own motorcycle which Will inturn increase my earnings.
