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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($453 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, I am very happy because I am in the process of starting to construct a permanent house that I did not imagine I would own. Earlier on, I used to worry a bout how to acquire grass for renovating houses that used to leak yearly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well through giving unconditional cash transfers to the poor people in the community. I would suggest that GiveDirectly should enroll neighbouring communities such that there is balanced development within the region to avoid jealousy.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer worth Ugx 200,000 for burning bricks that I intend to use for constructing my house. I bought iron sheets at UGX 400,000. I have restocked my existing business with UGX 500,000 and feeding costed UGX 50,000. I paid school fees for my children worth UGX 100,000. The balance of UGX 382,000, I have kept it in order to spend on starting construction.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($470 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 that, I am now happy most of the time because I have acquired the items that I had lacked in my household like a bull, bedding and started the process of construction.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first cash transfer, I felt happy because it would help me fulfill my plan. Before I received this cash transfer, I used to beg for neighbours to help my household in ploughing land. But now, I will combine with them in order to start early crop cultivation.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent UGX 900,000 for buying a bull that I intend to use for ploughing, I bought bedding worth UGX 215,000, UGx 50,000 was spent on food.The balance of UGX 535,000 is what I am currently using for making bricks.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means purchasing oxen for ploughing and an ox- plough.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening ,when I spend time with my husband after a whole days work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is inability to pay school fees for my children.
In addition ,there is also lack of a decent accomodation. The house we reside in as a family links .
