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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($447 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Through this support I was able to settle the debt that was got for my treatment and operation. I am now a happy mother of twin . This transfer also facillated the required treatment and buying food until I recovered fully. I didn't have hope of getting money, honestly my relatives couldn't have borrowed UGX 1,050,000 if I wasn't excepting any money from GiveDirectly because there was no way of paying it back. They would have taken me to the nearest health center where I could have lost my life or the twin I was expecting. Even buying soft food like rice and irish was expective.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well to send me money that facilitated my medical bills including operation and buying food. To me GiveDirectly only did well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay off a debt at UGX 1,050,000 that was got for my treatment and operation. UGX 582,000 that was left I continued with treatment and paying food till I completely recovered.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that Feeding is not a big challenge now since I can buy what I feel like eating any time and my health too has improved because I got adequate treatment.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my cash transfers, I felt happy because my condition had been vulnerable, without food, certain basic necessities and I was susceptible to illnesses.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent UGX 316,000 for purchasing bedding, food costed UGX 326,000, UGX 275,000 was spent on clothes, sanitary equipment costed UGX 60,000, I paid for treatment bills worth UGX 73,000, I started business of UGX 100,000 and lent my sister UGX 500,000. The balance of UGx 50,000, I have saved for future uncertainties.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to start up my own income generating activity or bussiness.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I move to my neighbours to have a chat with them especially in the evening.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I always fall sick which is costly.
