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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My live is better because the transfer has enabled me acquire land, a mattress, bed, bedsheets, clothes and a motorcycle. The motorcycle we bought generates income that we use for food buying livestock for us to rear. If I had not received this money, my life would have remained miserable.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well to give me money and allowed me to use it as I wanted so I made sure I bought what I needed most. There is nothing they did bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used all my second transfers for purchasing a motorcycle, my husband uses it for doing boda boda business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($458 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life is better because I now own Livestock ( a cow) which I hope will multiple and I will sell to buy other things like Land for Agriculture since I have a small piece of land. Previously, I had nothing in my home which could generate income in future.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received money, I felt very happy because I was going to build a permanent house and buy more things I needed like utensils.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought building materials( 2 trips of brick and sand, iron sheets, timber, nails) worth UGX 1, 000,000, livestock( a cow) worth UGX 600,000 and clothing/ household goods ( utensils) worth UGX 100,000.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to build an iron roofed house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when I am seated with my neighbours and we are chatting.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is poverty.
Even just feeding my family is not easy.
