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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($452 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 than if I had not received GiveDirectly cash transfer in that, I do not struggle a lot to look for tuition for my children because with this support, there is food security in my household. Before receiving this cash transfer, I used to do a lot of farming and sell part of the produce for paying tuition leaving the family with little food hence famine.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well through giving unconditional cash transfer without strings. The cash transfers have enabled community members to build houses, buy animals, to mention. On the other hand, GiveDirectly needs to re-evaluate the amount given because the currency value in Uganda is low and does not match inflation.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
After withdrawing my second cash transfer worth UGX 1,632,000, I have kept it because I am waiting for senior six results such that I would spend it on paying tuition for my child.
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'm happy in my heart that I was able to complete my son's tuition at the university.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy and seemed this money came from heaven. And I thanked GD for this wonderful opportunity to pick me from a difficult situation.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid school fees of 910000 ugx, and saved 790000 ugx.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i receive this money, i will use part of it to pay for my children's school fees and also buy oxen for ploughing fields.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when i have enough money which can enable me settle basic needs at home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is the bullet wounds i sustained when i was still in the miltary. This wounds have limited me from doing heavy duty work and yet i dont have money to pay for labour.
