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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX ($448 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?
Currently, my life has has changed in that, I have been empowered. With the seeds that I have bought, I will sell some after harvesting and spend it on other pressing needs. prior to this cash transfer, it was very difficult to get seeds to plant in order to get in return a good harvest which could be sold and eaten as well.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well through Giving cash transfers without strings attached which has given the beneficiaries ample time to plan on how best to spend basing on the existing need in the household. It's difficult to see what GiveDirectly has failed to do well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer for buying cement, iron sheets, bricks, marrum, paying labour towards construction of my permanent house. I am currently staying in a grass thatched house that is dusty and unhygienic. I bought seeds in order to plant when the rains fall.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily is that, am looking healthy and happy due to the peace of mind I have received because of having money with me.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt very excited. This is because I had never received such a huge amount in my life.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have not yet started spending my transfer, but I'm planning to spend it on building materials and livestock.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Getting this money means building a house for my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening because I can finally rest.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is having a child who is sickly.
