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Anna's family
Anna
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
59
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1662250 UGX ($454 USD)
access_time over 4 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 improved alot in that I can afford three meals a day as opposed to the past when we could afford only one meal in a day. More so, my family sleeps on comfortable mattresses. We are much peaceful compared to the previous status. The cash transfers uplifted us.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly does well to entrust the people with the freedom to spend the cash transfers. They do not impose on how to spend the cash transfers.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second cash transfer to pay off old debts. I purchased household items and also paid school fees.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I have acquired property that I did not have for instance I sleep on a comfortable mattress. We are healthy because we can now afford a balanced diet. In the past, I was sleeping on tattered bedding which were uncomfortable. More so, our feeding was very poor and we could hardly have a change of diet.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was woken up by a message at 22:00HRS that night. my spouse read it and informed me that GiveDirectly had sent us money. I was very excited because this was a blessing to our polygamous household.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer to purchase an ox worth UGX 700000 and windows worth UGX 200000 and mattress worth UGX 115000. I also purchased cement worth UGX 81000 and I paid school fees worth UGX 150000.I also spent a portion of the transfer on food and other basic needs. The balance of UGX 200000 will be spent on purchasing clothes and bedding for the children.
 
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access_time almost 5 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to take care of the scholastic needs of my children, complete the construction of my house and buy household items. I have a number of children at a school going age but providing for them is such a big charllage the fact that I am just a subsistence farmer.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I feel happiest in the afternoon when my husband returns home. In most cases he comes back with food. This gives me the courage to stay in marriage.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is sickness. This does not allow me to work as expected and yet I have many children that need my attention. The consumption rate is high compared to the rate at which food is produced. In the end, food shortage which leaves me with nothing for my family to feed on.