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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1662250 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time over 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
It is a miracle that I am still alive to this day. I dedicate my well being to God for sending GiveDirectly to come to my aid. I have been bedridden for so long and the cash transfers played a very significant role in paying all my medical bills. Though, I am still weak and sickly. I look forward to moving into my permanent house which I built with the second cash transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well to support the poor and vulnerable with cash transfers.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second cash transfer on constructing an iron roofed house and part of it was spent on medical bills.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($469 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
This financial help has made my health improve greatly because I was able to seek proper treatment for my self. I visited specialized doctors who recommend right treatment for my condition. In additional, I have acquired a sewing machine for my daughter. Once my daughter starts a tailoring business, I am expecting daily money that will be used for the daily running of my household and buying livestock. Prior to receiving this transfer, I was in serious pain but I couldn't seek proper treatment due to limited funds.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer, I became very happy because I had got the money that would enable me start up proper treatment for my self.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to seek medical treatment at UGX 472,000, bought 14 pieces of iron sheets at UGX 378,000 and sewing machine at UGX 850,000.
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access_time almost 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to take care of my medical bills and build an iron roofed house for myself.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when I am seated with my daughter after I have had a meal.
She tells stories that amuse me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is sickness.
I have been sick for two years now but with no money to take care of my medical bills.
I sold the few goats and pigs that I had in order to raise some money that would support in this but this was not made possible. The money was too little.
I am not able to work because of the pain that I go through and no one can help me out.
