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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($453 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 is different than if I had not received cash transfers in that, my standard of living has improved. Before, I used to do daily casual labour in order to make ends meet.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has done well through empowering the rural poor with unconditional cash transfers which we have used to boost our livilihoods. I do not see what Give Directly has not done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my cash transfer for paying a debt of UGX 800,000, I bought a bull of UGX 400,000 to add on the one I had already bought with the first cash transfer. I bought a bicycle to help in fetching water, to be used for family transport at UGX 250,000 and I bought a goat of UGX 100,000. The balance of UGX 83,000, I used for buying food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($461 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 now plough my gardens on time since I bought a bull to support the one I already had. So my family will have enough food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was surprised and restless.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy abed at 70,000ugx, 2 mattresses at 205,000ugx, cartines at 20,000ugx, bed sheets 40000ugx, a bull 850,000ugx. I'm using the balance of the money to cater for household necessities.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to build a residential house for my family and also purchase bulls for ploughing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when I share lunch with my family after garden work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship currently is lack of oxen for ploughing and has made me only cultivate for home consumption not commercial farming
