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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time 6 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 now different in that i can now afford to buy household necessities unlike before I had no money.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD did well to support us financially and there is nothing bad it has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay my medical bills of 430,000ug and 1,170,000ug
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($474 USD)
access_time over 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 am now happier and relaxed compared to the past when I was too worried and life was unpredictable. All my worries disappeared.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I became very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought two oxen with my first cash transfer.
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am faced with is lack of money to cater for my children's educational needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon is my happiest part of the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means buying oxen for farming.
