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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 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?
My life is different than it would have been because I have peace of mind since I can afford to solve money related issues.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well uplifting people's livelihood by giving them money to acquire items they wouldn't have; I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I haven't spent my second transfer yet, but I intend to livestock and food stuff.
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.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am debt free and with the motocyle we repaired movement has been eased and it brings some money to the household because my husband does bodaboda business with it.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for paying school fees debt of 400,000ugx, repaired a motocycle at 400,000ugx. The balance of the money I intend to use it for taking my mother to hospital and plastering our house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to complete the construction of my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my children have come back from school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of money to cater for the scholastic needs of my children.
