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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($442 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Paid medical bills for my grand daughter who was operated.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well through sending us cash transfers that have enabled me pay school fees for the children and medical bills for a grand daughter. I couldn't have managed on my own. In my community, it has enabled many to improve on their standards of living. In a nutshell, GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has improved because through these transfers, my grand daughter was able to access better treatment and surgery for hirschsprung disease from Mulago Hospital. I am very glad that she can now excrete normally. Before these transfers, I used to suffer cleaning her up all the time because she would excrete stool through her colon all the time. This condition was direful and I would not have managed to treat her on my own . I am very grateful to GiveDirectly for the cash transfers.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
My first transfer was spent to pay debts, paid school fees, bought household items like a bed, clothes, and food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was so happy because this money would help pay off my debts and school fees.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is I have a peace of mind after paying off debts and children's school fees.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is illness where i spend alot of money on treatment.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when i wake up healthy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will start a produce business that will boost our income.
