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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($449 USD)
access_time almost 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 has changed because I purchased a motorbike that facilitates movements and generates income to the family. With this money, I can buy food and other basic necessities. I now sleep on a good mattress and bed. Prior to receiving the transfer it was not easy to get money for meeting the family needs. I slept on a mart which was not comfortable.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly did well to mobilize all the members of my community for the first meeting and it was good that they sent each beneficiary money on their phones. This reduced the theft risks. There is nothing they did bad, people in my community appreciate the mode of GiveDirectly operation.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent UgX 1,300,000 of my second transfer for buying a second hand bajaj motorcycle that does boda boda business hence generating income to the household. I bought a goat, clothes, shoes, food and jerrycans.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 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, my living conditions have improved after acquiring beddings and other household items.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first cash transfer, I was calm, though excited.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my cash transfer worth 1,700,000ugx, I paid for a plot of land for construction at 1,000,000ugx. I bought beddings worth 350,000ugx. I also bought clothes worth 110,000ugx, the balance of 240,000ugx, I spent in feeding.
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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 buy a piece of land and pay bride price to my parents-in-law.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time after I have had lunch.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money that would otherwise enable me to buy a piece of land and household items.
