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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1662250 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time over 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Prior to receiving this cash transfer, I had 3 piece of land that couldn't match the family demands, being I a farmer I needed more land to cultivated crops to boost my income level to help with my children's education and medical care. When I got money from GiveDirectly I was able to pay for a piece of land that l have currently planted sweet potatoes which I will sell part to pay school fees and feeding. Secondly, I was in position to construct an iron roofed kitchen that does not need annual renovation like the previous hut I had.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I my opinion GiveDirectly did well to give me cash that I spent for acquiring a piece of land and paying my children's school fees. I haven't observed any thing bad that GiveDirectly did.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay for a piece of land, school fees and repairing family car.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I previously didn't have where to farm since I used my land as collateral of acquiring a loan which I have paid off and reclaimed ownership of it. Secondly I have paid my children's school fees which means they will not be sent home for defaulting the school. Lastly I earn daily income through my car which I repaired using this transfer therefore my standards of living have improved adequately.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
We felt extremely happy I and my spouse. We decided to come outside and celebrated while ululating and dancing. I was happy because these transfers have liberated me from poverty.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer on paying debts which I acquired and used land as collateral security. Secondly I paid school fees for my children. The remaining money I spent it to repair our family car.
Enrolled
access_time almost 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will build a bigger ironsheets house because the one we are in currently is too small for all of us. This will help decongest the house and allow us also have good storage for other things. I have also been dealing in selling livestock but with little capital. So, part of this money will also be added into the livestock business to widen our capital base.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon after I am done with most of the home chores. Its the time I get to relax with my children when they are back from school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of money to facilitate the household's basic needs. This include; school fees for the children, medical care, good shelter and proper feeding.
