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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($449 USD)
access_time almost 6 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 if I had not received cash transfer in that I am not sickly now as I used to before. I am stress free because the cash transfer has helped mebget adequate treatment and solve most of myvpressing problems.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has done well by giving unconditional cash transfers to the needy. I do not see what they have not done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second cash transfer worth 1,633,000ugx, I paid tuition worth 450,000ugx, paid for treatment worth 88,000ugx, I gave a gift of 275,000ugx, paid labour for renovating my grass thatched houses worth 170,000ugx, I bought grass forbrenivating my houses at 350,000ugx, and lastly, I used 300,000ugx for harvesting crops.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I can now treat myself, use money for farming.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Felt so happy and even the sickness I was feeling cooled down and felt so relieved.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
Used 840000 to complete the purchase of a garden, used 75000 for treament then sent a grandson 10000 to purchase books and kept 775000 for further treatment.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be in position to pay my medical bills with ease
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning hours when I have woke up in good health
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face, is my health conditions and lack of enough farming space
