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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($444 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Am now feeling good.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It has done well, that is all i can say
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have used my transfer to take my mother to hospital and i paid 100,000, i bought a goat at 120,000, i constructed a kitchen at 80,000, i bought a big saucepan at 130,000. I have kept the balance for up keep.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed and have improved my standards of living.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was filled with joy and my entire family.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a cow and have paid school fees for my grandchild and have also rented land that ma using to farm.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is poverty in a way that I am not able to take care of basic needs for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I get to gather with my entire family all still alive and sharing happy moments.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
To me receiving this money means buying a piece of land, buying livestock and also starting up a business for myself for daily income.
