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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($456 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have so far spent only 100,000 UGX of my second transfer to settle my outstanding debts and the rest of the remaining money I am planning to purchase a cassava grinding mill which will generate income for me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly has done well by giving us the cash transfer. I am happy that my life is now vibrant and comfortable and we are now living like normal human beings. On the otherhand I wish if Givedirectly could give more cash transfers to those who missed out, that would be great.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Had I not received the cash transfer, poverty would have killed me. But now I see a very big change in my life because I can afford good clothes and very soon I am becoming rich when my grinding mill starts operating.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent all my first cash transfer on purchasing a motorcycle that I believe when it starts operating as a boda-boda will provide my family with some daily income.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
That moment when I received the money I became very happy and I was so over joyed because my plans were going to work out. This was a miracle that I never hoped would come so soon. I am very grateful to Givedirectly for the cash transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My daily life has changed so far because I bought a motorcycle which will soon start operating and earning us some income and it will cater for my family needs.
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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 getting accident making me stop running sugarcane business in my small centre Bududa , now life is very difficult
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is evening hours while playing football with friends, this relaxes my mind ,I forget about problems
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me buy cows for marriage
