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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($442 USD)
access_time 6 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 in that my husband is now on his feet but before he was bed ridden
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly does well in getting us out of extreme poverty and a hopeless life
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying cement at 240000shs, I opened up a retail shop with a capital of 100000shs,I bought maize seeds at 60000shs, herbicides at 100000shs, a mattress at 300000shs, I treated my husband using 200000shs, I also gave my parents 100000shs
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is food shortage due to lack of land for farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is lunch time when am eating food
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money wil help me to boost on my business of running a retail store which in a long run wil enables me to meet the basic needs of life.
