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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($441 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 was too miserable and unpredictable. However these cash transfers enabled me acquire property and write off debts that were tormenting me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion give Directly does well to give people nonconditional cash transfers. Personally I cannot point out any wrong doing connected to give Directly.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 800,000 ugx to pay off debts and 400,000 ugx to purchase an ox. Then the balance of 200,000 ugx was spent on my daughter's medical treatment and food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am stress free and soon, I will own an acre of land that I will cultivate my crops.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my first transfer, I felt relieved from insults from neighbors due to my poor status (lack of land).
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first transfer, I withdrew it but not yet spent because I want to purchase an acre of land in order to cultivate crops/ food production.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which i face in my life is too much sickness which always puts me down and takes alot of money for treatment.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is morning especially when i got up and I feel well.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving the money is means of helping to buy land to my self since i separated with my husband he took all the land .
