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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($449 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 has changed in that, I am feeding well because I acquired basic food items cassava for flour, posho and beans not forgetting the balanced diet that I feed on. Prior to this cash transfer, feeding had been a challenge because I was pregnant and I could not fend for the family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well through making follow up calls to each beneficiary to ensure that every one received money without any risk. That is part of a good monitoring plan for the organisation. I do not see gaps in their operations.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer for servicing our motor cycle that is used for boda boda transport business and a bicycle that supports in fetching water for the household. I bought a cow that will act as a saving for my household. Part of the money was spent on paying school fees for our child and then helped in feeding the family, purchasing delivery kits and payment of medical bills. I have saved UGX 200000 in order to support me in weeding crops.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 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 that, I was able to repair our motor bike that was packed in the house and I started up a business of selling clothes that generates income for my family's needs.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money, I became very happy having in mind that this transfer was greatly going to help me address my pressing needs and enable me start up a business that generates income for my self.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for purchasing clothes for my children plus my self, food and charcoal for cooking, I also bought materials and paid for labour for plastering my house, some money I spent for starting a business of selling clothes and repairing a family motorbike that currently does transportation business which brings daily income for running our family.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i receive this money, i will first sort school fees for my children and also buy a few Animals.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when i have sold some goods and i have got money.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is the issue of school fees for my children. My children are always on and off school because of no money for school fees.
