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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($454 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 is different than it would have been because I sleep more comfortably with a mattress than before, and my health has improved.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well giving us money to build houses, acquire household items, land, meet hospital bills; and there's nothing it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to complete buying a plot of land, paid hospital bills, bought household items like a mattress and a bed, then spent some on food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I now own a plot of land and a bicycle. I never thought I would own these property but I am glad and happy for give directly.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I became very excited and very happy when I received this cash transfer.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 1,100,000 ugx to purchase a plot of land and 300,000 ugx to purchase a bicycle. Then I spent the balance on purchasing clothings, food and transport facilitation.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be in position to buy a piece of land for settlement.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoons when the children are back home and happily playing and asking me questions
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life, is my health condition. I was diagnosed with HIV/Aids virus which he weaken my immune system
