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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 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 transfers in that, I now live a less stressful life since I can meet my daily needs through the proceeds from boda boda transport.
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. I do not see anything that Give Directly has not done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, my spouse used it all for purchasing a second hand motor cycle which he is using for boda transport.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($445 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 just happiness, because i can now afford to buy some basics required at home like food, unlike before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received my money, i was full of happiness. This is because we have never held such an amount of money throughout our lives.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy taxi motorcycle for my spouse to use to support family, plates and the balance medical treatment for our child , as well as food stuff.
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access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am faced with is inadequacy of money to meet all the household needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am playing with my husband.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will be able to build an iron roofed house, buy household items.
