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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX ($440 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 is different in that, I no longer live a frustrated life. This is because I was able to settle my wife's medical bills and meet other family needs. In the past, I used to be stressed and frustruated over how to get money to settle the overwhelming family needs.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has greatly contributed to enviromental conservation. Before, most of the community members used to cut down trees to burn charcoal to sell for income, to construct thatched houses that couldn't last long so they always needed more wood for renovating them hence deforestation. But after receiving the transfers, permanent houses have been built and people have started up better ways of raising income like businesses, commercial farming etc. However, on my side GiveDirectly has done well by giving me the transfers that have majorly treated my wife. That being said, GiveDirectly has only done good in my opinion.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have used my second transfer for buying a bicycle, brick making and treating my spouse. I also spent it on harvesting rice and feeding my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I'm now healthier and happy because I have settled the debt. In the past I was stressed up because I had no idea how I was going to clear the debt.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I saw that I had received my transfer from GiveDirectly, I became too excited because I got the transfer which was going to help me settle the debt.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on clearing debt which I had got for treatment worth UGX 502,000, making bricks worth UGX 500,000, Agriculture worth UGX 500,000, clothing/ household goods worth UGX 130,000 and food (matooke, meat and cassava flour) worth UGX 68,000.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will build a permanent house for my family and the balance i will buy some cattle for rearing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon upon getting a meal.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggiest hardship in my life is lack of enough support for sustaining my family welfare.
