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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($449 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 now different in that, I have been able to buy a motor bike that I ride as 'boda boda' which generates for me daily income for my family livelihood.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion; Give directly has done well in giving us the money. There is nothig bad that Gd has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to complete the purchase I a motor bike that costed me 3000000ugx. I also bought household goods like clothes and the bed.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 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 that, I have been in position to own a bed and descent clothing's. Am also in the process of getting my motor cycle.
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 for purchasing a bed and clothes.
I have not yet spent 1,500,000UGX but am planning to add with the second transfer, for buying a motor cycle that I will use for transportation business, in so doing enabling me generate income for my self.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy amotocycle.I shall be ridding it as boda boda carrying customers from Bukedea town council thus raising money for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiness always comes as iam chatting interesting stories with friends in the evening.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of money to enable me buy amotocycle and animals for dowry.
