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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($459 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?
Currently, my life is different in that, I am happy because GiveDirectly's cash transfer has helped my child get treatment. earlier on, I used to struggle to look for money towards meeting treatment bills through selling part of the food items in the household.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GivDirectly has done well through giving cash directly to the beneficiaries which caused improved living conditions. It's difficult to identify their gaps.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer worth UGX 1,532,000 for completing construction of my house, I paid labour for the builders, paid treatment bills and transport while seeking treatment. The balance of UGX 100,000, I still have it and I will spend it on paying treatment bills.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 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 that am stress free, am not thinking alot.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy .
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for renovating my house and constructing the pit latrine. This money helped me to clear a medical bills for child. I bought school uniforms and clothes for children, I bought a hegoat to give my inlaws plus 80,000ugx. I also spent some money on food.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means buying land for farming.
This will increase on the level of agricultural yields received by my household.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning time is my happiest part of the day.Seeing a new day makes me happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of enough money to facilitate my children's educational needs like school fees.
