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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($452 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 in that I also feel respected in the community because I have built a nice house. Before I received this cash transfer I was idle without any job opportunity. The cash transfer empowered me to build a house and start a comfortable life. I am now volunteering and looking forward to getting a good paying job.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly does well to assist all the people in the community without segregation. Secondly GiveDirectly sends cash transfers without asking for bribes or any kind of payment. On the other hand I can not claim to know anything which GiveDirectly does not do well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent UGX700,000 to purchase iron sheets and UGX800,000 to pay the builders. I spent the remaining money to buy personal basic needs.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have got a piece of mind because am soon achieving my dream of starting up a drug shop that will generate income for my self.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was over whelmed my joy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for purchasing a mattress at 170,000 ugx and 30,000 ugx I spent on buying basic needs for my self.
I have not yet spent 1,500,000 ugx but am planning to spend it on getting operational licence and starting up a drug shop for my self since I did a nursing course.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i receive this money, i will start my small clinic and drug shop because am a trained nurse but i had no opportunity for a start up.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when i have money. This enables me buy any necessity.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced is when i conceived when still studying and my parents almost disowned me.
