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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($460 USD)
access_time almost 6 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 than it would have been because am happy to have money that can support me to go back school and do a course, most likely teaching.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well uplifting people's livelihood from extreme poverty by giving money to acquire livestock, pay school fees, start businesses, build iron sheet roofed houses; and there's nothing it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy groundnuts to re-sale when the prices rise, and the balance is saved for school.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($458 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that now my family sleeps comfortably and I also own livestock .
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 my first transfer to buy 2 cows at 1,250,000ugx, Mattress at 100,000ugx, bed at 200,000ugx, bed sheets at 35,000ugx, buckets at 50,000ugx, medical bill 60,000ugx and food at 5,000ugx
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My plan is to use the transfers for paying school fees. I intend to go and do teaching course so the money will be of great help.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is morning, after waking up well. This marks the start of my days activies.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is how to raise my children since I seperated with my spouse.
