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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($452 USD)
access_time almost 6 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 in that, we have a business restocked, something that was very difficult before I recieved this transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has done well to give us money that has enabled us restock our business that is currently generating income for the daily running of my family, and Give Directly has not done anything bad on my side.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
We spent UGX 1,600,000 of the second transfer for resocking our business of buying and selling fish and food UGX 132,000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am very happy because I now own cows and household property. These would have not happened if it were not for givedirectly.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I became very happy and up to now my heart is still full of joy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought two cows worth 1,400,000 ugx and household items.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will buy oxen for ploughing
What is the happiest part of your day?
When I spend time with friends
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Inability to meet basic needs for my children because my husband is not supportive
