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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($450 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 greatly changed because I was able to get proper treatment for my failing leg, knee and hip bones. Prior to recieving this money, I had no hope of ever getting treatment since I had no where to turn to get money. This is because I could just sit by myself and do nothing about it.
Secondly I am grateful that this transfer has helped me hire labor that has done the farming for me. Personally, I had given up on farming since my health is detoriating and I am unable to do it.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well by giving me money that has enabled me to hire labor that helped me to do a lot of farming since I am really not able to do anything by myself.
On the other hand, there is nothing wrong that GiveDirectly has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of my second transfer to go to hospitals to get treatment for my weakening legs.
I spent some to buy food for my family.
I then bought some seedlings.
I am saving up some that I will use as need arises like going for reviews and feeding as well.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($460 USD)
access_time almost 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 can walk around my compound with a lot more ease. Previously, my knees pained a lot and I couldn't treat them for lack of money.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the news of the money, I was overwhelmed with joy. This was the first time for me to receive a gift of such an amount.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on a cow worth Ugx 700000, food and treatment.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will buy cows to help in Ploughing and diary.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning the time I wake up and there is no pain in any part of the body.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is illness. I have constant joint pain which has taken us alot of money to foot medical bills.
