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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($447 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 in that, I bought a motorbike that has reduced on my transport costs . I use it for transporting my family members to the hospital and visiting my distant relatives. Previously, my wife used to walk on foot to the hospital and at times I would hire a motorbike which was expensive.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well to give me financial support that I used for buying a motorbike. Since GiveDirectly came to our community, I haven't noticed anything bad with its operations.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent all my second transfer to pay off the debt that I got for purchasing a new motorbike.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my dialy life is that, we are now a happy couple because we can acquire what ever we want from the proceeds of our business.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my cash transfer, I felt I had achieved my goal and became happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received worth 1,700,000ugx, I used it all for buying a motor cycle that I am using for boda boda transport business.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means building iron roofed house for my family since accessing grass is difficult.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I spend time with my family after work
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest problem is inability to meet medical bills song my children are always sickly.
