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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on my medical bills since I was very ill and bed ridden at the time when it was sent. I also bought food since I needed to eat because of the strong medication I was taking.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would have died of the illness(cancer) because i did not have any money so I couldn't afford the treatment however with the transfers I was able to get treatment and I am alive todate so my life is different.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by not putting conditions to the money they give us and also not following us around all the time and expect anything in return. However GD does not do well by leaving out some people(ineligible) at the earlier stages of the program.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on repairing my house which was very shabby and old. I also paid medical bills in Kampala where I had been referred.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having good health after accessing better medication when I was referred to Mulago-Kampala. My health was deteriorating steadily and I would have died.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I was sick and admitted in hospital when I received the money so I used it to clear my hospital bills.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received the money because I was admitted in hospital but I did not know how I would pay the medical bills without any money. I still feel like I owe GD my life since it's because of them that my life was saved.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on renovating my house, go for treatment because my right hand and leg are swollen and the remaining balance to buy some livestock to have milk and as well support me in future
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is constructing a house and this was from my small business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is making ends meet because I am too weak. Which have caused me lack daily income to support myself.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am conversing with my grandchildren.
