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Edisa's family
Edisa
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
73
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy goats and a cow and household items like plates,cups,beddings,and part of this money I used to treat my broken arm.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly has done well to give cash to the poor and an amount of money that I could have not handled in my entire life,there is nothing that givedirectly has not done well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has changed because I own my assets and I am stress free and full of happines,before I got this transfer, I did not own any asset, like goats and a cow and most of the time I was stressed and unhappy. My health has been restored,I got an accident and broke my arm and this money helped me to get treatment that i wouldn't have managed without this transfer.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($474 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i faced in life is illness. This made me spend alot of money from my some "omena " business and my business collasped, so this days life is hard since I don't have money. I even sleep with one meal.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest moment is during evening hours. This is when am relaxing and chatting with neighbours at chebukube trading centre.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will buy acow. This cow shall produce milk that I will be selling at the near by centre of chebukube. This will give me money for feeding and other family use.