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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($449 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 has changed because i was able to seek medical attention because I don't think I would be alive by now. And the other thing is GD has helped a lot, I'm able start up a business that will generate for me income.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Giving people living in extreme poverty money and they were able to uplift themselves from Poverty. However what was not done well is when GD listened to rumors that affected most community members leading to their failure to benefit from the organization yet they deserved this assistance.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
Recipient spent his transfer to start up a business @800000 ugx and saved 833000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The only biggest difference in my life is that my thoughts are now clear and focused. I nolonger have any worries about where to get money to look after myself.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very relieved and happy that I had received money that was going to change my life.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent part of my first transfer to treat myself since I have been ill for long then the balance I am still planning on how to spend it.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be in position to do extensive cultivation
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon times when I am resting from the long days work
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money to sustain myself and cultivate
