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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($454 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?
I have been able to acquire many house hold items with in a very short time. For instance I have been to acquire oxen for agriculture and house hold items for use at home. My life has improved alot because the cash transfers have reduced the burden of responsibilities that I had before. Had I not received the cash transfers, my life would have been so horrible and unbearable. I would be looking for manual jobs to make ends meet.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well to send people cash transfers that have uplifted many families from poverty. On the otherhand I can not see any wrong doing on the side of GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase cement , one metallic door worth UGX690,000. I also bought an ox worth UGX800,000 and the balance I spent it on buying clothing for my house hold members.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($469 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 happiness and there's improved feeding for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to renovate my house, bought a solar panel for lighting, a mattress and food.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to meet the scholastic needs of my children, complete the construction of my house and buy a cow.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when my children come back from school and they are playing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to take care of the education needs of my children.
