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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($454 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 has changed in that, I am healthier because, I can now see well as aresult of treatment I received song GiveDirectly cash transfer.prior to this support, I was not able to see well due to my medical condition.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well in that, their approach of saturation has minimised conflicts in our community. I did not find anything wrong that GiveDirectly has not done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent UGX 1632000 for paying medical bills, feeding, I bought a metallic door and a window that I will soon fix on my permanent house though I do not know how much each item costed due to my old age, it was my son who made all the purchases on my request.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in ny daily life is that, feeding is no longer a problem since I can now feed on a variety of food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer, I felt excited.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first transfer worth 1,700,000ugx, I bought 3,000 bricks which I want to use for building worth 540,000ugx, I have also spent 50,000ugx for feeding and the balance of 1,110,000ugx, I want to spend for buying beddings, feeding and other construction materials like iron sheets, timber, and cement.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be in position to buy household Items like beddings, cups and plates
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning hours when I have woken up with no health complications
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face, is many diseases that affect my life which has made me weak
