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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($442 USD)
access_time almost 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 has improved in that, I have owned livestock and I was able to renovate my iron roofed house which was at a very bad state(a leaking roof and unplastered). Before receiving this transfer, I didn't have enough money to buy a cow and renovate my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well to support me financial. GiveDirctly has not done bad in anyway on my side.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second trasfer to purchase a cow, food, house hold items, paid for my treatment and saved UGX 400,000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time 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'm living a healthy life. This is because I can afford to treat myself unlike in the past when I didn't have money for treatment.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very excited because for so long my house I slept in leaked every rainy seaon. I knew this transfer was going to put an end to this suffering.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent Ugx 662000 of my first transfer to renovate my house. I bought a suit case worth Ugx 65000, a solar and its battery at Ugx 100000. The balance was spent on food, medical and clothes.
Enrolled
access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to stock enough food like posho, "kallo" ,meat and cowpeas for my family's comsuption. I may also buy land to farm with the money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is afternoon especially after lunch, I relax enjoying fun with my grandchildren.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face currently is an eye defect, some times I do not see well. This is affecting my day to day activities.
