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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent UGX 700,000 on a debt repayment. I bought school uniforms for my children at UGX 40,000. I can not tell how my husband spent the rest of the money because he did not share with me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well to sensitize people in my community to spend their transfers well in ways that will benefit their households.There nothing wrong with the way they work.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has improved now because I got back my farm land after paying a debt. I have cultivated on it a variety of crops and I expect a good harvest. We purchased a motorbike that has eased transportation for family members. It also does boda boda business hence generating income to the family for meeting the basic needs like food and medical expenses. Before, I completely had no land and depended on casual labour for the family's survival.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($458 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent UGX 1000000 to purchase a motorcycle and UGX 700000 was spent on clearing a loan.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received a mobile money message at night. That moment I felt very happy because the cash transfer would enable me acquire an income generating activity.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I bought a motorcycle that generates daily income for the family.
We are happy and healthy because we can afford to buy a variety of foods and afford other household items.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of land for cultivation since all that we had was leased.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when my children are playing.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be in position to retrieve the piece of land that was leased by my father-in-law.
