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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($442 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well to send people cash transfers that have improved the lives of the people.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second cash transfer to purchase iron sheets and I hired two pieces of farm land. I also paid school fees for three children at private schools. I bought a cow and food with the balance of the cash transfer.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The GiveDirectly cash transfers have enabled me enroll my three children into better private schools. In addition to this, I purchased some construction materials which will enable the construction of a permanent house. It should be noted that, I reclaimed a farm land that will boost food crop production for the family.
Prior to receiving the cash transfers, my children were studying in rural poor performing schools. I am very glad that they will acquire the best education since I enrolled them into a good school.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy iron sheets worth Ugx 575000, rented an acre of land at Ugx 700000 and treated my child at Ugx 13000. I also bought a mattress, bed sheets worth Ugx 140000 and paid school fees of Ugx 140000. I'm planning to buy cement with the balance.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy. It was my first time to receive such a huge amount of unconditional cash transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I got agricultural land and beddings which has made me happy. In the past, I didn't have where to cultivate food crops for my family and only had an old mattress that couldn't accommodate all of us.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of land.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I am seated with my wife especially after supper.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to build an iron roofed house, take care of the education needs of my children.
