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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX ($443 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?
The cash transfers transformed my life alot in that they enabled the payment of my grand child's tuition fees. I am happy because she is now in her final year.
Before I received the cash transfer, I used to sell my cattle to finance her course. This was worrisome as I did not have any other income generating activity. I am very grateful that GiveDirectly sent me these cash transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well to empower people with the cash transfers. My only wish is that if GiveDirectly could come again and give us more cash transfers. Personally, I am happy because GiveDirectly did their best to help my community.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent a large portion of my second cash transfer to pay my grand child's tuition fees and purchase three goats.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My daily life is different because I'm happy that I have managed to clear tuition fees and dig a pit latrine. Previously, I used to wonder where I will get tuition for my daughter and my latrine was soon getting filled up. I'm happy that I have managed to clear tuition fees and dig a pit latrine.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment money was sent, It got me in a morning prayer and when I checked the message it was my transfer. I became so happy because money is key to everything. I prayed to God to keep blessing and protecting GiveDirectly and her staff for it's not easy to send unconditional cash to recipients.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have a daughter in the university pursuing a bachelors degree in Banking and Finance, When I received this money I paid her tuition to a tune of Ugx 1500000. I spent ugx 150000 for digging a standard pit Latrine since the one I currently use is getting filled up. I spent Ugx 40000 for farm clearing because rains are almost returning and farming will commence. I used ugx 10000 for feeding.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means I will be able to complete my house and buy some animals which can help me to plough.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up, because I see new things
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is poverty that made me very sad and sick more often due to much thoughts.
