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Micheal

Country:

uganda

Occupation:

Subsistence farming

Age:

Campaign

Standard Uganda

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

1660965 UGX ($454 USD)

almost 6 years ago

How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?

Had I not received the cash transfers, I would be very depressed and worried without any financial support to feed and take care of my family. I would not be able to construct a house if GiveDirectly had not sent me the cash transfer. My life is so much better now and very grateful for the cash transfers.

In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?

In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to give us cash transfers that have helped most families that were really poor. However, there is no wrong doing that I can point out about GiveDirectly.

What did you spend your second transfer on?

I spent my second transfer to purchase cement, sand for plastering my house. I also bought some household items and clothing for my household. I also spent some money on my child's treatment. I have a balance of UGX200,000 that I have saved incase of any emergencies.

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

1754517 UGX ($470 USD)

6 years ago

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm now building a good house for my family because the one I'm sleeping in links when it rains heavily.

Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?

The moment I received my money,I felt very happy and ran out out of my house jumping in joy.

What did you spend your first transfer on?

I spent my first transfer to buy bricks at 440,000ugx,clothes at 68,000ugx, cups at 8,000ugx ,plates at 40,000ugx, timber at 228,000ugx,nails at 81,000ugx, table at 20,000ugx, tuckey at 43,000ugx,food at 29,000ugx, water jag at 2,000ugx, construction labor at 430,000ugx, medical bills at 28,000ugx, and savings worth 283,000ugx

Enrolled

6 years ago

What does receiving this money mean to you?

Receiving this money means building an iron roof house for shelter.

What is the happiest part of your day?

My happiest moment is in the afternoon since, it is my resting time of the day.

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

My biggest hardship is lack of enough money to construct an iron roof house for shelter. This has delayed on my household plan of constructing a good house.