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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($461 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?
My life is different in that, I now have household goods and Livestock which I never thought I would get if I never got the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well by encouraging people to stay peaceful in their families and have resolved some household conflicts. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer on Cultural event ( funeral ) at UGX 1,432,000 and transport at UGX 200,000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm settled because I have paid my debt.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money,I became happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to purchase bull at 480000ugx,paid debt of 300000ugx,bought mattress at 180000ugx,gave the husband 300000ugx to top up on livestock business,gave the son 300000ugx to buy a phone and his other household items.Bought also clothes but does not remember how much she spent.
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My plan is to spend the transfers for paying school fees. I have children studying in Okunguro and Bukedea senoir secondary schools ,so this money will help me pay their fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is during afternoon, normally after work. This is a time i relax chatting with my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship iam facing is my children are sickly and this makes spend alot of money for treatment.
