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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($447 USD)
access_time 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 enabled me to secure my academic documents that had been withheld for three years due to an outstanding school fees debt. The cash transfers made it possible for me to purchase household items like bedding and clothes. I am happy because I had no money to pay at school so that my documents could be released. More so I am now a presentable person in the community because I dress decently. The cash transfers made these possible.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well to send money directly to the people's mobile money accounts. More so GiveDirectly does well to sensitize the people against engaging in bribes and corruption.
In my opinion GiveDirectly should also consider all residents without segregating.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase a desktop computer worth UGX 750,000 and a printer worth UGX 320,000.
I also purchased household items like bedding, clothes worth UGX 380,000.
I gave my uncle UGX 100,000 as a present.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 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 peace of mind, because before, I used think a lot how to support life.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy because I have never held such an amount of money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy two cows at 1000000Ugx, and balance I intend to buy household items and food.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that, i will be able to complete my traditional marriage bills hence starting up a happy family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening time is my happiest part of the day.Having fun with my peers makes me happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of enough money to complete my traditional marriage bills.
