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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent UGX1,200,000 to buy cement , sand , bricks and other construction materials. I also spent UGX350,000 to pay the builders and the balance to buy food.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has raised people from poverty through giving them the cash transfers. On the otherhand GiveDirectly needs to change their selection criteria for those who are terminated instead of relying on rumours.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
First and foremost I am very happy that my life is different in that I feed well because I can afford to buy a variety of food.
Secondly, I have built a house with the cash transfers because in the past I was living under a grass thatched house.
Thirdly, I was able to buy basic necessities for my children. All these would have not been possible had I not received the cash transfers.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($461 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy 2 trips of bricks at 420,000ugx,sand at 90,000ugx, bed at 82,000ugx, mattress at 115,000ugx, clothing at 130,000ugx, Table at 60,000ugx, utensils at 72,000ugx, paid debts worth 80,000ugx, Food costed 120,000ugx . The balance of the money(531,000ugx) is what I'm using to cater for daily household necessities.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I became very happy and gave thanks to God.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my family now feeds well and we sleep comfortably unlike before my household had no mattresses.
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access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which I face in my life is being a widow. because its very hard to raise children as single mother.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is always after lunch especially when i have eaten. I give thanks to the almighty God who is provider for providing me with my family daily meal.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is going to help me get what I don't have for example clothes, bedings , bed sheets and the balance I will use for feeding.
