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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($453 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 in that, I have owned a motorbike which generates income for the family. The motorbike brings UGX 10,000 to UGX 25,000 a day which supports me to buy food for the family and treatment for my children. In addition, the boost in my family's income has enabled me take my daughter to a private school. Before, I had a challenge of feeding the family and paying for my children's medical bills.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well to give me cash transfers that have enabled me buy a motorbike. According me, GiveDirectly is only a blessing to humanity.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent UGX 1,400,000 of my second transfer to complete payment of a motorbike. The motorbike is currently being used by my husband for business.
I also started a retail shop at UGX 150,000 for my self and UGX 83,000 I used for treating children and buying food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that, I have got a motorbike that does transportation business which has enabled me provide food and medical treatment for my children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I became very happy because my plan of buying a motorbike for business was going to be achieved.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent all my first transfer as part payment for the motorbike I currently have.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a means of helping me to get money for constructing a good permanent house for my family .
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is always after lunch ,because I thank God for providing my family with food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which I face in my family is poverty. since I and my spouse don't have any office where we work, so that at the end of the month we also get salary.
