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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 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?
Life is different in that my health and body is better looking because I feed well, regularly, and the soul is happy. Before, I looked emaciated due to lack of food and stress arising out of over thinking.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well giving money directly that has enabled people to buy livestock, food, and build houses, and above all, fulfilled what they promised us, for instance giving out phones. I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
My second transfer was spent to buy a bull, household items like basins, clothes, bought food and saved some to be used for cultivation.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness because nobody bothers me now for what I borrowed from them.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy because my money issues will be solved.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay debts, repaired a bicycle to help me carry water, bought household items like utensils, clothes, bought oxen plough tool and food.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a means of helping to buy oxgyen and ox-plough for ploughing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is is morning because at the time the weather is more favourable.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest headship which I face in my life is frequent headache.
