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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($452 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?
There is a lot of independence in my family compared to the situation before. I no longer ask for every item from my husband because, I am operating my small business that gives me some small income in order to sustain our family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well through their proper selection criteria of the needy people in the village and channeling such support as cash direct to them through mobile money. I do not see what they have failed to do.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent UGX 1,400,000 for paying school fees for our children and the balance of UGX 233,000, I spent it on starting a small scale business in order to be able to sustain my business in the future.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 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 am now a happy person after paying tuition for my children. Before, I used to struggle looking for tuition.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first cash transfer, I felt happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer for paying tuition worth 900,000ugx. I also bought a blanket, a pair of bedsheets, a mattress, clothes and started a small scale business all totalling to 800,000ugx.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy oxen. These oxen I shall use for ploughing my gardens to plant crops.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is afternoon when Iam chatting with neighbours.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is inadequacy of money to facilitate my own business.I operate tomatoes business but the capital is very small to expand it.
