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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($451 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?
Had I not received the cash transfers, I would be struggling to feed and take care of my family. Life was very stressful without money to buy basic needs and food. My life is different now because I can purchase basic needs and food for my family and this has improved the nutrition of my children.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well to help the very poor and vulnerable people by giving them money that has supported them. On the other hand there is no wrong that GiveDirectly has committed.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase UGX400,000 to pay an old loan and UGX260,000. I spent UGX45,000 on purchasing school informs. I bought household items worth UGX291,000. However UGX300,000 was stolen from home and the balance of the cash transfer was spent on buying food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 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 my life is better because that retail dry fish business I started supports my family's daily necessities hence giving me a Peace of mind.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt very happy because I knew my problems were solved by GD.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to paid debts worth 1,000,000ugx, bought a mattress at 120,000ugx, clothes at 55,000ugx , solar at 100,000ugx, gift at 30,000ugx, transport at 10,000ugx, start business(dry fish) at 385,000ugx.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means restoring back my agricultural gardens which I hired out when I was very ill and operated two years a go.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I listen to my radio.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of oxen for ploughing. So I keep borrowing and this causes delay in planting
