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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1662250 UGX ($454 USD)
access_time over 4 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 much better because through these transfers I was able to access better treatment since I was diagonised with heart problem from heart centre in Nsambya. Secondly, my husband too had a successful surgery for a brain turmour. Previously, I depended on my children because I could not afford to pay the bills.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well by helping me with money which has enabled me and my husband access better medication. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought household goods( blanket, bed sheets), paid for medical review, bought food and paid labour
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I was able to seek proper medical care and my health has greatly improved because was able to visit a cardiologist.I would have lost my life had I not received this money because I totally lacked financial support to seek treatment.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money, I was over whelmed by joy because I knew that I would access better treatment for my self.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent all my first transfer to pay for our treatment, mine and for my spouse. I have a heart problem.
Enrolled
access_time almost 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means my household needs will be taken care of.
I have been bothering people to take care of my household medical bills and most of the things that I need.
With the coming of GiveDirectly, I will be able to sort most of my charllages and fix them accordingly.
I also hope to buy beddings and food using this same money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when my children return home.
Atleast they come with something for us to feed on.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is sickness.
My husband and I are sick and we need close attention all the time.
We need treatment all the time so the little money that we are able to earn just goes on medical bills.
This leaves us with almost nothing to feed on because the expenditure is high.
