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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($441 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?
It has really helped to secure my life because I have spent a lot of money in treatment which I couldn't afford before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly gives us free money and full authority on the money we have been given and how we can use it and there is nothing bad about GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used 232,000/= on my treatment and transport to and from the hospital and I am still planning on how best I can used the remaining balance.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($465 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest differnce in my daily life is that now I feel comfortable because I can now get what I want in my life.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money I was very excited the usual.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
We have spent so far 400,000/= on constructing a lot latrine, 700,000/= on treating myself, 30,000/= to by a hen and on the I am remaining balance I am planning to spend it on completing the pit latrine and paying school fees for my sister's and children.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardest I have faced in life is lack of support, more so money to continue with my education, this has disturbed me alot wondering what my future will be tomorrow.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my life in a day is evening time when the weathy is cool
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means solving my personal problems like easing access to what I need most which I have been having difficulties to access forexample I will be able to go and complete my course.
