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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($453 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 different in that I have a peace of mind because I was able to complete my house and I also paid my children's school fees on time.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD did well to give people in my community cash transfers unconditionally because this gave us an opportunity to spend the money we received depending on the household needs, and there is nothingbad it has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to a cow at 660,000ugx, making bricks at 210,000ugx, Food at 50,000ugx, and savings at 712,000ugx.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($461 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 am a happy person after paying off the medical bill that I had.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer, I felt so good.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for paying tuition worth 500,000ugx, paid a medical bill of 100,000ugx. The balance of my transfer, I am planing to buy sand and cement in order to renovate my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I used to have only one cow but now am going to buy more cows and landto boost my agriculture.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When me and my family are heathy and can afford 3 meals a day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
