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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1662250 UGX ($454 USD)
access_time over 4 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 better now, I am able to have at least two meals a day since there is money for me to buy any thing I want to eat . My body is heathier unlike before when I could eat once in a day and my health was deteriorating with no medical attention.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well to give me the transfer, the staff treated me with good customer care. There is nothing GiveDirectly did bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for buying two cows, food and saved some money which I am spending on food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My daily life is better because I feed well hence making me healthy. Before, I never fed on a balanced diet and at times even slept hungry.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the money in my phone. This was going to empower me to achieve my plans.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought beddings, food, a door and windows with my first transfer. I still have a balance that I plan to use for renovating my house.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will renovate and complete some parts of our house. Our house is not in a good condition and rats have invaded part of it which makes it very dusty. I will also buy a cow that will help in milk production because at our age, there is not much we can do apart from having a good nutrition. So the milk from this cow will be mainly for home consumption.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is only in the morning when I wake up alive. These illnesses have disturbed me for quite a long time which makes me most of the time miserable. So when I wake up in the morning healthy, I thank God for it.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is illness. I developed a painful swelling around the nose area and I also have sight complications. With all these illnesses, there is no money to seek proper treatment.
