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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX ($440 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?
The cash transfers have improved my living standards alot. I am very grateful that I acquired an ox which has boosted my agricultural lahour force. I also purchased timber which will be used to roof my three roomed self contained house in the village.
Initially, I did not have money to enable me purchase an ox and other household items.
However, I am grateful that the GiveDirectly cash transfers have relieved me from that finacial tension and worry.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to send people cash transfers to use in the best way possible. In addition to this, I like the fact that they sensitized the community on the best possible ways to spend their transfers. However, there is need for GiveDirectly to revise their eligibility criteria.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer to purchase an ox and part of it was spent to purchase household items. I also spent some money on my mother's treatment.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life is different now because I'm in the process of completing to build my permanent house. Previously I had no hope of completing it because I did not have enough money. The little I had was spent on other pressing needs such as treating my children who are sickly.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt very happy. This is because I had hopes of completing the construction of my house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer for treatment worth UGX 100,000, deposited for building materials (timber) worth UGX 750,000. I have saved UGX 850,000 in my mobile phone which I'm planning to spend on clearing the balance for timber.
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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 build a house of our own to cut on expenditures on rent.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is that time when i have money because it can help me sort some basic needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is the problem of paying school fees for my relatives.
