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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($454 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Whem I received my second transfer I used it for completing our house worth 800,000ugx. I also bought a cow at 500,000ugx to act as an income generating asset for the household and balance of 333,000ugx I spent it on food.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has done well in giving out of cash grants and nothing is wrong with their operation according to me
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that my standard of living has improved and life is less stressful since I can now take good care of my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($472 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a bed at Ugx 70,000, two mattresses at Ugx 170,000, sauce-pans at Ugx 50,000, medical treatment and transport at Ugx 55,000,clothes for my family at Ugx 150,000,and mortgaged a garden at Ugx 1,200,000.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved my money, I felt so happy that i lost sleep that night,spent time celebrating and imagining on how my day would be.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is, i now sleep comfortably on a bigger mattress and my family can change diet.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship am facing is paying school fees for my children and lacking of betting for myself and the children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when all the children have eaten lunch.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means, I will plaster my house and pay school fee for my children with ease
