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Rukia's family
Rukia
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
33
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has really changed in that I now own my personal cows not only depending on for my husband. I'm so happy as well than before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What GD has done well is giving us direct transfers individually other than passing it through other organs. The move has eliminated corruption and the right beneficiaries get all their transfer.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 1620000ugx to three cows and the remaining 13000ugx I bought sugar and meat.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($465 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am so happy than before. The cows I bought remind me of how givedirectly has been a blessing to my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought 3 cows with my first cash transfer.
 
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access_time over 6 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is inadequacy of money to invest in farming and education.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening is my happiest part of the day.Seeing my children return back from school safely makes me happy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means investing in my children's education through paying their school fees.