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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time almost 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, the motor bike I bought now makes for me daily income which I never used to make in the past. This helps me to meet my daily needs.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give directly has done well in alleviating poverty from the community because it was so severe. However, Give Directly has done nothing wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I added the second transfer on the first to buy a motor bike.
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 can make my money with my motorcycle and am able to take care of my children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying a motorcycle 1,500,000ugx, 2 mattresses at 200, 000ugx . Am currenlty doing a bodaboda business with my motorcycle.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will build a residential house and purchasing a plot of land for my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I get back with supper and I enjoy it together with my family .
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge is inability to meet basic needs and paying tuition for my children.
