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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($455 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The biggest change in my daily life is that I love a happy life because I have paid the debt and serviced my motor cycle that is generating daily income to support my family. Previously, it was very difficult even to stay at home because the owner of the money was demanding for it.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has one of the best approach of giving money directly to the poor. Fault finding for GivDirectly is very difficult.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent UGX 300000 glfor paying a debt of money I borrowed for buying a motor cycle. I bought bedding like mattresses and bed sheets worth UGX 175000. I paid transport worth UGX 12000. I bought five piglets worth UGX 225000 to act as an Income generating activity. I bought clothes worth UGX 40000. Repairing a motor cycle costed UGX 105000. The balance of UGX 775000, I spent it on feeding.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that now easily earn income to support my family since I bought amotorcycle which I use for transportation business.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I became very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent all my first transfer to buy amotorcycle which costed me 1,800,000ugx.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i receive this money, I am going to buy a motorcycle that i will use for boda boda business to boost my income so that i sustain my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when i get people to come and give me company because it relieves me of stress abd depression.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is when i lost my wife and she left behind very young children, so am struggling with the children because my financial stand is bad.
