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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time 6 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 have hope for a better and less s tressfull life in the future.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has given poor people unconditional cash transfers that have transformed poor households to average households.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I used it all in purchasing the materials that we used for constructing our commercial house that is in the centre. We went to use that house as an Income generating activity that will help us meet out family needs in a more sustainable manner.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($445 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am having a peace of mind and relaxation for having received transfer. This is because I am now assured that my family will not suffer any famine since I have secured some garden land that I am cultivating in and will use this food to feed my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money , I felt happy and started planning for it.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy building materials such as sand, cement and bricks at an estimate 1,500,000 ugx as I plan to use that to start building my house using the next transfer.
I also used part of my transfer for hiring a garden at 200,000 ugx for two years. This garden will help me to cultivate cassava that i will use to feed my family in the near future.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is inadequancy of money to cater for my children's educational needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon time is my happiest part of the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means building a commercial house.
I intend to use this money to build a commercial house in kolir trading centre for bussiness.
