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Janet
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
51
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time almost 6 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 in that receiving this money helped me to see to it that I paid fees for my child who was in a candidate class (senior four) making me so proud that her future was bright. Before receiving this money, I was really hard up as all the assets I used to sell to educate her were used up. This time my daughter was meant to stay home which would delay her dream until I got the money to send her back to school.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well by helping people in the area by giving money to build, acquire assets, among other. This has improved peoples standard of living. Personally, I am grateful to give directly for giving me money that i used to pay fees for my child's education. In my opinion, GiveDirectly has fulfilled all its duties to me and the the community at large.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on Ugx 1000000 to pay school fess for my child who is in senior four. I then spent the balance Ugx 630000 to cater for my family needs such as feeding, medication, hiring farm land and buy household items such as bedding , utensils among others.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($461 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Th biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am full of joy and excitment throughout my life.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer, I felt excited.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first transfer, I bought a cow at 750,000ugx in order to act as an Income generating activity. We bought a metalic door to fix on our house that we are staying in. I bought beddings and Utensils worth 138,000ugx and 42,000ugx respectively. I acquired a table at 12,000ugx and the balance of 758,000ugx, I want to use for flooring and plastering our permenent house that we are staying in.
 
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access_time over 6 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy oxen to support my farming activity, complete the construction of my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time when I am listening to music over the radio.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack oxen to support my farming activity.