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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 not received this cash transfer in that, my living conditions have improved. Before, I used to struggle to treat and feed my children.
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 what Give Directly has not done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer for buying two cows worth 1,000,000ugx, I bought two Windows at 100,000ugx, I still have the balance of 533,000ugx, I still have it and intend to use for making bricks for building building house for my son.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 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 now I can afford a balanced diet for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy twenty bags of cement at 600,000ugx , a cow at 500,000ugx, two trips of sand at 240,000ugx and awilbaro at 120,000ugx
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to better my farming activity both in crop farming and animal rearing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am seated with other members of my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of money to cater for the needs of my family for example education.
