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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time 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 in that, I have been in position to own a motorbike, previously I was using somebody's motorbike for business where by, some days the owner of the bike could take all the day's money and I go home without money yet I worked the whole day, now I'm sure of getting money daily for running my family and save some.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has done well to up lift people from poverty by give them unconditional cash transfer, Give Directly has done anything bad because there is a great positive change in the lives of those who received this money.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer together with the first transfer to purchase a motorbike, that I'm currently using for transportation business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($471 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 life has changed because I have a garden now which I did not have before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt happy because I have got a garden which I'm going to plant my food crops.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on renting piece of land at UGX 1,000,000, gift for my mother at UGX 200,000. I have left UGX 500,000 but I'm planning to spend on building my house.
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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 that I can cultivate in order to get food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am at the centre with other members of the community.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of land that I can cultivate.
As a result, I have always lacked food.
