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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time almost 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, I am now a stress free person and I have an Income generating activity in form of cows which I had been lacking.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has done well by empowering the rural community through unconditional cash transfer. To me, Give Directly needs to increase on the cash transfers given in order to accomplish people's plans.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer worth 1,633,000ugx, I used 430,000ugx for paying tuition for my children, renewed my driving permit at 150,000ugx, I bought a bull at 700,000ugx and household items costed me 130,000ugx. I lent a friend 200,000ugx and used 23,000ugx for transport.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time 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 have got two cows and my house is looking good because of the new side board.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt happiness in my heart.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchase of two cows at 1,200,000ugx, a side board at 320, 000ugx. The balance of the money I used for paying school fees.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be in position to pay school fees for my children
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoons when am socializing with my friends
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is lack of enough money to educate my children
