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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX ($440 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 has improved because I'm now sleeping well on my bed. Previously, I used to sleep on a sock and I used to put grass inside to make it soft. Secondly, I now own Livestock ( 3 cows) which will soon give me milk for home consumption and sell. In the past, I used to just buy milk which was expensive.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well by supporting me to buy Livestock (cows) and household goods. GiveDirectly has not anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I purchased household goods (matterss, blanket and bed sheets), I have also today sent my son to the market to buy LIvestock( a cow ), and contributed for bicycle, rented Agricultural land, saved and bought seedlings (beans).
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($468 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, I have enough food in the house because I can afford it at any time using GiveDirectly cash transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first cash transfer, I felt happy and I had to ululate for joy. That was because, feeding had been a major problem and receiving this money meant that I would acquire adequate food.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent UGX 350000 for paying school fees for my grand children. I bought a cow worth UGX 700000 that will provide milk to my family. I spent UGX 80000 for buying food for my family. The balance of UGX 570000, I intend to spend it on building an iron roofed house that I will live in.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to use it for treatment. Iam having waist problem which is persisting for long since I have never treated it due to lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is afternoon especially after getting what to eat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face currently is sickness. My body pains alot and I have never gone for check up due to lack of money.
