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Rachael
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
38
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my last transfer to pay school fees for my children and buy for them scholastic materials for them.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has done well by supporting the poor people with cash so as to eradicate poverty at house hold level, Give directly has no area where it has not done well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has changed because givedirectly has given me a starting point to start my life again because I was able to get capital to start my bussiness and I now have a daily income,I have also paid school fees for all my children,without this transfer I wouldn't have managed to do all this.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($474 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
Enrolled
access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am faced with is lack of money. In many instances, i do not have enough money to pay my children's school fees and this has always forced me to get loans from my village saving groups which is also expensive because it requires interest.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time after i have had lunch.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will be able to pay school fees for my children, widden my agricultural activity and buy a cow.