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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($449 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 has tremendously improved in that, I paid my children's tuition and built a permanent which has given me a peace of mind. In the past, I used to sell the little food I harvested in order to raise tuition and this brought about food shortage. Currently, the thatched house I live in is leaking because the rats destroyed its roof and it has been costly for me to renovate it due to the scarcity of the thatch materials.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In opinion, GiveDirectly has done well by rescuing me and the community members from poverty. This has been made possible through the unconditional cash transfer that has offered a solution to most of the family needs like fees, construction, food among others. On the other hand, GiveDirectly has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay my children's tuition, to buy a cow and pay off a debt. I also used it for completing the construction of my permanent house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now have a positive mindset a bout my future.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my cash transfer, I felt happy and demonstrated my happiness with ululations.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my cash transfer worth 1,700,000ugx, I have sent it for buying building materials like iron sheets, bricks, nails, cement and paying labourer costed 1,525,000ugx, I paid tuition worth 45,000ugx for my child, I bought clothes for my children worth 50,000ugx, I spent 60,000ugx. I still have 20,000ugx which I intend to buy shoes for my self.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to pay my children's school fees, buy some cows and hens that can reproduce.
I believe by doing this, the education needs of my children will be taken care of in the long run.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I am praying praising my God.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of money to facilitate the education needs of my children.
There is almost no sure source of income.
