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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($441 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Prior to being enrolled by GiveDirectly, I had lost my husband to an accident. This left me helpless with no financial support for the family.
However,the cash transfers positively changed my life. My children look healthier because I can afford to purchase nice food for them. More so, my health has improved because I can access fast medical services with ease. I would like to appreciate GiveDirectly for sending me the cash transfers that empowered me to start a new happy life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, I like the fact that GiveDirectly sent direct cash transfers to the poor who have changed their lives. Many people have built houses and acquired property. On the otherhand, I cannot point out anything that GiveDirectly has not done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer to purchase a cow , a goat, a bed and mattress. I also bought clothes for my children. I plan to spend the balance on farming.
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, am living a happy life.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first cash transfer, I felt happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my cash transfer worth 1,700,000ugx, I spent it for paying tuition of 60,000ugx, I paid treatment bills of 25,000ugx, soap, sugar and clothes costed 15,000ugx. The balance of 1,600,000ugx, I want to use for buying other building materials.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to build a permanent iron-roofed house for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is afternoon as Iam chatting interesting stories with neighbours that console me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is poverty. I lost my spouse in an accident recently, so all the family care lies on me.
