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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($454 USD)
access_time almost 6 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 it would have been before Give Directly cash transfers in that, my standard of living has improved and feeding is nolonger a big challenge. Before this cash transfer, I used to put on one piece of cloth for a week and feed on one type of food due to lack of money.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has done well through empowering the poor community members with unconditional cash transfers which has improved on their livilihoods. I do not see what they have failed to do well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second cash transfer worth UGX 1,633,000, I lent a friend UGX 600,000. I bought a goat at UGX 120,000, I bought clothes at UGX 100,000, my spouse has started a small scale business of UGX 200,000. I used UGX 113,000 for feeding the family and saved UGX 500,000 for weeding rice next year in order to be able to sustain the family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my standard of living has improved because we can also afford good meals as a family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for paying back a loan of 500000ugx, a heifer 450000ugx, beddings 129000ugx, 2 bags of maize 100000ugx, paid medical bill of 320000ugx, baby's clothes at 65000ugx. I have saved the balance for the future.
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access_time almost 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of money to enable my family feed well.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Waking up healthy everyday in morning makes me happy, i start doing my domestic work normally.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to feed well. My family will be buying food stuff to improve our diet.
