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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX ($449 USD)
access_time 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 much different ever since I received the cash transfers because I have paid all my children's school fees for this year. I am now calm and happy because I do not have to worry about school fees. In addition to this, I am peaceful after I serviced my old loan and repossessed my farm land. However, next year I intend to cultivate rice that will earn me income to be able to pay school fees and take care of my family.
Previously, I would struggle to pay my children's school fees because of limited financial assistance.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDIrectly did well to send me the cash transfers that have empowered me to pay for this year's school fees.
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has only done good things in my community.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfers to purchase livestock and household items such as clothes, bed, mattress, bedding. I spent part of the cash transfer to pay for school fees.
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.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am debt and stress free, I also own assets which I did not have hope of getting in my entire life.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I became so happy. I kept checking my phone because I was not believing that I received such a big amount of money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying a cow at UGX 600,000, scholastic materials and a bicycle at UGX 300,000 and for paying a debt of UGX 800,000.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will buy some cattle for rearing and the balance i will buy some basic needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I wake up healthy for the new day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is lack of enough support for sustaining my family welfare since am almost a single parent.
