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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($451 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 in that I'm stress free from the debts I had because I was able to pay them off. Unlike before, I would always worry a lot of how I could get money so as to pay off the debts. Thank you GD.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD cash transfers have improved on people's livelihood in my village because people have been financially empowered and can purchase the necessary house goods , and there is nothing bad it has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay debts worth UGX 300,000, gifts UGX 50,000, Leisure worth UGX 50,000, buy food at UGX 50,000 and other expenses worth UGX 282,000.
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 that, I have been relieved from the debt burden and school fees burden that I had. Am now a free man with a peaceful mind and so grateful for this money.
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 clearing debts that I had at 961,000 ugx, bought a smart phone at 300,000 ugx, paying school fees for my child at 250,000 ugx, family up keep at 50,000 ugx, I lent out 100,000 ugx, and I have keep 39,000 ugx to spend later.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to clear the loan I got to pay school fees
What is the happiest part of your day?
When I have peace and when I wake up healthy
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge is that I lack enough cash to sort out my family problems
