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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 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 am happy and no longer stressed having deep thoughts about life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well uplifted people from extreme poverty by providing money to take children to school, pay off existing debts, acquire household items; and I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay debts, bought a bull and household items.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 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 the fact that my wife got proper treatment and a successful operation and then the gardens I got that will help in form of food. This is to sustain my family feeding and selling when necessary.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money, I felt happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on my wife as she was referred to Mbale for operation then treatment after she had failed to deliver normally here in kolir health centre.
I then got two gardens that i will used untill my money is refunded. This will help since I don't have where to cultivate. The gardens I had were very limited to family only and no place to expand cultivation.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will be able to buy a piece of land.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am playing football with fellow youth in the village.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am faced with is inadequacy of farm land.
