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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($449 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The second cash transfer saved my life. My health is now improving and getting better each day. Previously, I was given a slow acting poison by unknown persons and my health was slowly deteriorating.
I had to seek treatment from various traditional and medical practitioners. I would have lost my life because I had no money then to access any medical attention. Nevertheless, I am very grateful that GiveDirectly sent the second cash transfer at the time when I needed it most.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to send unconditional cash transfers to the people with no strings attached. However, I can not tell lies about any wrongs that GiveDirectly has done to me or my community.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of my second transfer to purchase two cows and part of the transfer to treat myself.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have rejuvenated my self esteem because I can afford whatever my family needs.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my cash transfer, I felt happy because I nolonger go out to do casual work in order to make ends meet.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my cash transfer for purchasing beddings worth UGX 118,000. I bought utensils worth UGX 95,000. I bought food worth UGX 325,000. I bought seeds for planting at UGX 100,000. I again bought a stool worth UGX 22,000. I paid treatment bills worth UGX 40,000. The balance of UGX 1,000,000, I lent a neighbour in exchange for an acre of land.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means I will be able to buy land and build a house where we shall live with my children since where I stay currently was just given to me on a temporal basis.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my children have come back from school and I am chatting and telling stories to them.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is persistent sickness which makes me unable to work to get food for my family, so my children keep wondering to look something to eat.
