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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($452 USD)
access_time 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 if I had not got transfer in that I am now out of danger as I managed to get proper treatment on my uterus illness.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well by helping relieve people from their worst mares such as the treatment I got among other things. It has left people really happy.
However, givedirectly has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on treatment since I was operated on. I had a uterus problem as it had wounds all over.
I bought an ox plough. As I have the bulls, this will help me to cultivate on a large scale.
I then paid my child's school fees. This is so that my child can also get a bright future.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 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 happiness, because I have acquired what was lacking in my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy up to now.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy household items like mattress, utensils and clothes, bought cement to plaster my house, a door, two windows and saved some to purchase an oxen plough.
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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 able to complete the construction of my house and buy household items.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when I am listening to gospel music over the radio.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to complete the construction of my house.
When it rains, the whole house becomes wet because it leaks.
