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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 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?
My life is different than it would have been because I can now speak among people with confidence & pride, dress better and sleep in a more comfortably bed.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well changing people's lives by giving them money to acquire household items, built houses, motorcycles and livestock; and I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a cow, food, household items, and paid school fees.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the change in life style and I can afford anything that I really want. It's not as before when I used to beg.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money, I felt so happy, exited and blessed.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying household items like beddings, utensils, clothes, back bag and suit case. This because I had never owned such and took it as a chance to have them.
For the love I have for my brother I paid fees for him.
I plan to buy a cow as a means of savings and investment.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of money to start up an income generating activity.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will start up my own business of motor mechanics
