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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($449 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I was able to seek proper medical treatment for my self and I am now better than before. I am also sleeping on a well cemented and plastered house that was very dusty previously.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GivDirectly did well to give me financial assistance that enabled me to renovate my house and seek proper medical treatment. GiveDirectly did well to me, nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy building materials(cement, 2 trips of bricks, a trip of Marin, a door and awindow) that was used to renovate my house and paying construction workers. In addition, I bought clothes, a mattress, Utensils and food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($458 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the fact that I am now healthy and able to walk freely and do most of my personal work. Compared to before, the whole of my hip bones were wrecked that I couldn't move on my own but by support of others and a walking stick. This has really made me feel so happy and thankful.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy that I knelt down prayed and thanked God for GiveDirectly and its staff that reached out to me.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a cow at Ugx 545000
I gave some money Ugx 400000 to my school going grandchildren that they used to pay fees.
I spent part of my transfer Ugx 400000 for personal treatment.
I also bought some house hold items such as utensils, bedding, and food stuffs.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will rent land for agriculture and help pay school fees for my grandchildren.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up healthy and alive.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is sickness and there is no money for proper treatment.
