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Agnes
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
26
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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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?
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have owned a motor bike that does transportation business which is generating income for the general running of my family(money for medical bills and food), I wouldn't have owned this a motor bike had I not received money from Give Directly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly has done well to give me cash that I used for buying a motor bike, and Give Directly has not do anything bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 1,500,000 ugx of my second transfer for completing payment of the motor bike we were buying as a family, 100,000 ugx I used for clearing medical bills for my children and bought clothes with 33,000 ugx.
 
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.
I have noticed that my life is now relaxed and comfortable. My children dress well and eat good food everyday. I am very thankful to give directly for this assistance.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I was overjoyed and happy. My whole family jubilated that moment when I told them the news.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 1,500,000ugx to purchase a motorbike and the balance of 200,000ugx I spent it on purchasing household items.
 
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access_time almost 6 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means investing in education. This money will enable my household buy scholastic materials and also pay school fees for my children who are studying.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening time is my happiest part of the day.Staying and chatting with my children during evening hours makes me happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of enough money to cater for the educational needs of my school going children.