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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($447 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 than if I had never received Cash trasfers in that, my health has improved and I can afford to buy dietary food.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has done well by giving unconditional cash transfers to the poor people. I do not see what they have not done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second cash transfer, I used it for buying household items, utensils and good. I also paid a loan of 550,000ugx that I had borrowed for treatment and used the balance for feeding.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the fact that am now owning my own land that I plan to build on and stop the issue of renting.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money, I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a piece of land that I will use to construct my personal house when second transfer comes.
I also bought some household items like bedding that I am using now than before when I just used to sleep on a mat.
I used some of my transfer for paying rent since my house that I was censored in fell and I needed another place to stay.
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access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is appendixiasis. This is giving me no hope in life since i can not do heavy-duty.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest moment is during afternoon, normally when iam at chebukube centre with other people.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to build better permanent ironroofed house. The house i sleep is delapulated and leaks alot whenever it rains.
