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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time over 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 from the past in that I am nolonger stressed about school fees. If give directly had not sent me the cash transfers, I would be stressed and possibly my child would be seated at home now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion give directly did well to give me unconditional cash which has helped me alot. I cannot point out any wrong doing about give directly.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought a cow worth 700,000 ugx and the balance of the money I am keeping it to pay for my child's school fees.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($445 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the joy of seeing new items in my house, and am now able to serve my visitors with better plates,unlike before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved my money, i felt so happy because this was going to solve some needs that i have.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to two cows, a big mattress and bed, two pairs of bed sheets, house utensils like plates and saurce pans, and i paid school fees for the children.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is inadequate of money to pay fees for my children studying. My spouse is not so helpful when it comes to contributing to our children's fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is evening after work. I chat and smile with my children.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The transfers will enable me buy oxen. The oxen i shall be using for ploughing my crop gardens thus increasing on productivity.
