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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($445 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?
Through this support I was able to under gone surgery that has improved my health. I would have not under gone surgery had I not recieved this transfer from GiveDirectly because it costed a lot of money that I didn't have in person. I would have lost my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well to give me money that I used for paying medical bills. GiveDirectly did nothing bad on my side.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to clear all my medical expenses and paying food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness and this makes me proud.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy and thanked God.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a mattress, a bag, paid hospital bills, paid debts I had, and saved some to make bricks that will build me a house.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to meet my medical bills, buy a cow so that I can have milk.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am seated with a friend.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is sickness.
I am not able to work as expected.
