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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 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?
I was able to solve most of the pressing issues than if I had not received these transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I did well because it changed my standards of living for example I was able to seek medical attention and I bought household items. Nothing didn't go well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have used 150000 for medical, 350000 food feeding and Saved 1133000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now sleep well ever since I bought a mattress and I can buy food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I became very happy and jumped around in joy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first to buy a mattress at 120,000ugx, bed sheets at 35,000ugx and water drum at 650,000ugx.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Am excited to receive this money because am going to supplement on my income and get rid of bank loans.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When am from a weekend rest.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My spinal cord got affected when i got an accident. Doctors always tell me to have enough rest yet i also want to do other things.
