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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($452 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 if I never received the transfer because the stress has reduced and I have settled all my debts, I have even put on weight because of good feeding.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion Give Directly did well to send me money that has enabled me accomplish my plans. There is nothing they did not do well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for buying two cows at UGX 950,000ugx, I saved UGX 683,000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 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 happiness because I have never held such an amount of money.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a taxi motorcycle to help with movement, after a top up contribution from my son.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money, means I will be in position to add capital into my farming activity.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoons when I have finished to eat food
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is my health condition. I always faint whenever I do heavy work which has retarded my work capabilities
