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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($448 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?
I am very happy that GiveDirectly chose to send me the cash transfers. I have never dreamed of receiving such a big amount of money with no strings attached. I am looking forward to sleeping in an iron roofed house very soon.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well to send me the cash transfers without any strings attached.
I am happy that GiveDirectly fulfilled its promise to the people. GiveDirectly is a unique organisation compared to other organisations that have duped the community. In my opinion, GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong to the community.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I am planning to spend all my second transfer to construct a house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($467 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, now I can get anything like treating myself because I have my money not like before when I used to stay without any treatment for days but just sleeping.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money,I felt happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to buy household goods/clothes at 160,000ugx and the balance I plan to use for treatment and buy livestock. Though she did not know the amount .
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means to buy a bible, mosquito net , bicycle. I will also take some to church as thanks giving.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is afternoon, it's a time I go to fetch water and chat with people.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is poverty. Iam old and physically disabled. This makes me not engage in to productive work, where I could get food to eat and sell for money.
