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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($451 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 have been relieved from hard labor that I used to do, weeding people's gardens to get money, I also own a cow that is about to produce and I have savings that I'm to spend later for my basic needs, I couldn't have have got all these had I not received money from Give Directly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has done well to send people cash that has helped many in my community, and Give Directly has not done anything bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for purchasing a bed plus a mattress, house hold goods, thatch for renovating my hut, food, paid medical expenses and saved UGX 500,000 to spend later for renovation labor and basic needs.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I feel so happy nowadays unlike before, Even the sickness i have been feeling is reducing since i have been able to seek medical attention
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy, danced and thanked the people who gave me these money and GD staff.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a cow @ 675000 ugx, I bought a mattress @....., a bed 70000 ugx, clothes @... flask @.... medical 9000 unspent is 600000 ugx.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy a cow. This cow will provide milk for my own consumption . Also I will buy household properties like bed, mattress, plates and bedsheets with the transfers.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is afternoon when Iam listening to my grandchildren chatting.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is inadequacy of money to make me get my needs,like food, clothing and many others.
