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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 120,000 ugx on a bicycle, I bought a cow and it's calf 850,000 ugx, and u cleared a debt worth 700,000 ugx.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly helped me alot because it gave me money which helped me take care of my children and provide for my family. However there is nothing wrong that I can say about givedirectly.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that my life is now stable than it was before. I can now afford medical care and good food for my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent part of my first transfer to construct two huts and mattresses for my children , and I also bought a bicycle. I also paid off my mortgage, and I also used part of it to pay off my medical bills, and I also bought food for my family. I have balance of the cash transfer which I am keeping aside to cater for other basic needs.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was filled with too much joy, and upto now I am still jubilating for the cash transfer that I received. I felt so happy and I am blessed and thankful to GD for the cash transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has greatly changed from worrisome situation to good happy family. My children can access medical care and now I do not worry alot like before. We eat good food everyday and we sleep comfortably at night.
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access_time almost 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is sickness. My children are young and are always sick yet there is no easy way of getting money to treat them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when i watch my children play after they have come back from school.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means helping to support the family.
If i get this money, I hope to buy bulls for ploughing, build an iron roofed house and buy anything that i can afford to support the family.
