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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($447 USD)
access_time 5 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 because I own my livestock and I dress well. Before, I did not have cows of my own.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well to do their investigations to ascertain the actual recipients during enrollment. They did not follow me at household level when I was battling with family members who defrauded me.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for paying a bribe worth UGX 1,200,000, I gave my inlaws UGX 180,000 as gifts, bought food at UGX 33,000 and clothes at UGX 160,000. I used UGX 60,000 for paying rent.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have gained self esteem.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received this cash transfer, I felt happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first cash transfer worth 1,700,000ugx, I used it for treatment worth 150,000ugx, I bought a cow at 700,000ugx, I bought a door at 90,000ugx, labour 30,000ugx, I have a gift of 200,000ugx, I gave my father 300,000ugx, I bought wheat flour at 104,000ugx, cooking oil costed 44,000ugx, did trays of eggs at 66,000ugx. I have a balance of 16,000ugx which I intend to use for any emergency.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is means of me getting Financial assistance to give to my daddy.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I count profit out of my business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which I face in my life is poverty.
