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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($453 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?
My life is different in that I was able to go for medical attention and my health has greatly improved. Am energized and feeling really good.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly did well to give me money that has changed my life a lot. I have not seen any thing they are not doing well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for completing the construction of my house, I hired a piece of land at UGX 300,000 for three years and saved UGX 100,000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 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 I am now happy and full of life when I wake up everyday.
I am less stressed now because I had ulcers that had put me down for so long but with the cash transfer I have treated them and I feel much better.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money I became very happy. I felt so happy and satisfied at that moment.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase bricks, sand ,stones, timber for construction of my house.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i receive this money, i will buy land for agriculture because currently am renting land for agriculture. I will also buy Oxen and an ox-plough to boost my agricultural practices.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am in church. The environment in church makes me relaxed and the ulcers rarely attacks me in that situation.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is the illness of Ulcers. This has taken the little savings i have and it has also limited on my physical input in my daily work.
