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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($442 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?
Before, I used to walk long distances on foot or ride a borrowed bicycle,with no money to support life. But now, I ride a taxi motorcycle which gives me daily income to support my family, and this brings joy to me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has really uplifted the poor by giving out money that has enabled people to acquire household items and build houses; there's nothing it hasn't done well in my opinion.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
Second transfer was all used to top up the first transfer to purchase a taxi motorcycle.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My daily life has changed because I can meet the basic needs of my family like food with the profits from my motorbike business. Before, It was very hard since I had no source of income. In addition, my movements are no longer restricted during leisure time because I have means of transport . In past, I could not go to distant places.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt very happy. This is because I got money from GiveDirectly to support me buy a motorbike.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on purchasing motorbike to easy my movements and for business worth UGX 1,700,000.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be in position to buy a piece of land for cultivation.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am seated with my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to take care of the education needs of my children.
