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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 life has tremendously improved in that, I paid my grandchild's tuition and bought a cow. Previously, I used to sell food in order to raise money for school fees of which food was also in scarcity. But with the cow I bought, I'm confident that I can sell it's products and or even the offspring to raise the money I need.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
According to me, GiveDirectly has done well by giving us the money that has changed the lives in our community. On the other hand, there is nothing bad that it has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have only spent Ugx 120000 of my second transfer to buy food. But I'm planning to use the balance for renovating my house and settling more family needs.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($460 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because I'm now sleeping well on better bedding given the cold weather. Before the transfer, I used light and worn out bedding and. Secondly, I can afford to have enough food in my house. In the past, my family and I could not enough food because I could only afford small quantities.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received money from GiveDirectly, I felt very happy because I got money for buying household goods like mattress and bed sheets.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on purchasing household goods (utensils, bed sheets, mattress) worth UGX 595,000, build materials (cement, stone) worth UGX 400,000 ,transport UGX 100,000, Labour for weeding farm worth UGX 11,200,There is a balance of UGX 200,000 which I'm planning to spend on school fees. The recipient also spent on food but could not estimate how much was use.
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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 buy oxen to support in my cultivation activity, take care of the education needs of my grandchildren and buy household items.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time when I am seated with my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of land for cultivation.
