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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1662250 UGX ($452 USD)
access_time over 4 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 good now because I have established businesses that are generating income to the family. I can now feed my family and save money to cater for emergencies.
Before I got the transfers the main source of money was offering casual labour.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well to follow us up after getting the transfers. This makes us feel safe and has minimised household conflicts. There is nothing they did bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer for starting up a baber shop. Secondly, I started the business of selling first hand shoes.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The big difference in my life now is that I have managed to get farm land which is going to benefit me a lot. I will now be able to cultivate my own food. Before, I depended on casual labour for survival.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy . I thanked God for anwering my prayer. It was my prayer that God releives me from poverty.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I saved UGX 1,000,000 of my first transfer. I used the balance for buying clothes, kitchen utesils and food.
Enrolled
access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I have acquired support in hring land and ploughing because I will buy oxen for ploughing and hire some farm land hence good security.
What is the happiest part of your day?
After I have had lunch, I feel very happy because it is not easy to get food for the family. I go out early in the morning to look for food and when it is on the table, it gives me happiness.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is limited financial support for hiring/buying land, oxen and other necessary family support like purchasing household items.
