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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($458 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent UGX1,500,000 of my second transfer to start up a small bakery business and UGX130,000 to buy food.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly does well to give recipients the freedom of choice on how to spend their cash transfers. Moreso the GiveDirectly staff treat the recipients with respect and dignity while in the field.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Before GiveDirectly launched in my community,life was very miserable. I did not have enough financial sources to enable me afford basic needs and other necessities.
However when I received the cash transfer,my life changed alot. I am happy because I bought a plot of land and also established my a bakery business. I can now afford to buy nice clothes and eat a decent meal with the proceeds from my bakery business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying a piece of land at 1,500,000ugx, a goat 150,000ugx, I spent 50,000ugx on food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy because this money was going to improve my life.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now own land. I have been able to buy food for my family members.
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access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of enough farming land which has limited my capability to cultivate
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during time when I have finished to eat
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means I will buy land for cultivation
