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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($442 USD)
access_time over 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 in that I now have a motorcycle which gives me a daily income of atleast 10,000shs
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly does well in following up to make sure that we get our money safely and in full amount by calling us and visiting us
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a second hand motorcycle at 1600000shs
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($465 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest in my life is that I now own some animals and my home looks good
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I was very happy because I didnt know they would give us this money
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on putting plaster on our house at a cost 500,000shs, I bought 2 goats at 200,000shs, I bought a cow at 800,000shs, the rest was spent on buying food an clothes for our children
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
To me receiving this money means constructing a descent house and starting up a business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my husband returns from work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life was getting a miscourage at my first pregnancy when I was carrying twins.
