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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
In the past I was suffering alot but when I received the cash transfers, I was relieved. My family is happier and healthy because with these cash transfers I can afford good food.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly did so well to give us money that helped us to feed our families, educate our children and clothe them. However give directly has only done the good by supporting people financially.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on purchasing iron sheets and I am planning to buy a cow and pay up my children's school fees.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first to buy a cow, household items like a bed, a mattress, saurce pans, paid school fees and the balance to take care of feeding.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved the money, i was so joyous that i woke my family to celebrate, for burdens are now reduced.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is peace of mind. Before, i used to experience stress, thinking how to meet my problems that required money.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face lack of money to buy a cow and pay fees for my children in Aminit high school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest moment is during morning hours. This atime i wakeup and i see my family health.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this means buying a cow for milk and it will multiple to help in my future family upkeep.
