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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 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?
I am happy now and debt free because I settled all my debts with the cash transfer. I also operate my own drugshop that earns me some daily income. All these would have not been possible if give directly had not sent me these transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly did well to send me money that helped me alot. On the other hand there is nothing wrong that give directly has done so far.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I am spending my second transfer to complete the construction of my two roomed house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 730,000 ugx on my children's school fees and I also bought two mattresses worth 200,000 ugx. The balance of the cash transfer I plan to buy bricks and buy more stock for my drugshop.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy the moment I received the money. This was a miracle to me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am happy now because life was really hard in the past. However when I received the transfer, everything is working out well. My children are at school and life is so good because I can also afford good food for my family.
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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 am faced with is inadequacy of money to cater for the scholastic needs of my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have realise some interest in my business.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to pay school fees for my children, build a better house for myself.
