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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($450 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 difference in my life is that now I own a motorcycle which is generating daily income for food at home and household savings.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD enabled me to buy a motorcycle because without GD support i would have not been able to buy one.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to complete the balance of money the motorcycle dealers were demanding me. The balance of the money is what i am using to buy house necessities.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($447 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent all my first transfer to buy a taxi motorcycle because it will ease my movements, and as well make money for the family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved the money, i felt so happy that i went around to find out from others whether they had received as well.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness for i wake up each morning pround of owning a motorcycle.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is inadquency of money to invest in extensive farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening time is my happiest part of the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that, i will be able to own oxen.
This will eliminate the stress that, i have been undergoing borrowing and hiring oxen for farming.
