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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 I have own livestock that will reproduce and provide milk for the family member and I have also bought a motorbike, I couldn't have bought all these had I not recieved my from Give Directly.
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 me cash that has enabled my family buy a motorbike, Give Directly has not done anything bad on my side.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for buying 2 cows at UGX 940,000 and clearing the debt of motorbike at UGX 500, 000. I have not yet spent UGX 192,000 but I'm planning to spend it on buying goats.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 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 happiness because the motorcycle is earning us money to meet household needs.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money, I was so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a motorcycle taxi to help us earn some money.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will build a residential house
What is the happiest part of your day?
When I listen to radio programmes
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Inability to afford income so as to meet basic needs.
