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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($441 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second cash transfer worth 1,633,000ugx, I have not yet spent it though withdrawn. I intend to start construction work of my permanent house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has supported through giving unconditional cash transfers to the poor. I do not see what Give Directly is not doing well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that, I am now a happy person, free of stress.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first transfers, I paid tuition worth 427,000ugx for my children in secondary education. I used 100,000ugx for feeding the family and the balance of 1,175,000ugx, I have kept for building a commercial house when my husband comes back since he works as a military officer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfers, I became so happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am a stress free person since I have paid tuition for my child and soon we shall build our commercial house for running a business that will generate daily income for the family.
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of money to buy farming inputs like oxen and ox plough that can enhance on my agricultural production.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is usually in the evening.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means investing in agricultural production through buying oxen and ox plough.
