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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($450 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?
Had I not received the transfer, I would not be healthy and happy. Because of the transfer I was able to buy household items and buy food to feed my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly did well to give us money that has helped us alot to support our families. In my own view there is nothing wrong that give directly has done wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a cow worth 900,000ugx and I paid off my outstanding debts worth 500,000ugx. The balance of the cash transfer I spent it to buy clothes for my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness, for the cart is helping to make little money in the village trough hire.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved my money, i felt so happy and i thanked the good Lord for that.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy cart for carriage purpose, paid school fees, and balance household items.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of money to buy household basic necessities like clothing and food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means building an iron roofed house that will provide a comfortable shelter for my family.
