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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($450 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?
The difference I have in my life is that i acquired my own motorcycle which I could not afford to buy before. I could only hire someone's motorcycle to do business.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In opinion Give Directly has done well to give us money which has helped us alot.Give Directly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase motorcycle at 1,630,000ugx.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($445 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
"The biggest difference I have received in my life is that, I have been able to regain ownership of my acre of land that was in the hands of the creditor for so long, thus enabling me to have enough land for cultivating my food crops thereby eradicating food insecurity in my family"
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
"The moment I received the message of the transfer, I felt very happy even up to this very time."
What did you spend your first transfer on?
"I spent my first transfer for purchasing an ox at 1,200,000ugx, paid back a loan of 450,000ugx, and the remaining 50,000ugx for cultivating my food crops."
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am faced with is lack of money to facilitate marriage.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up healthy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to marry a wife.
