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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($452 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 household was full of inadequacies, the provision of this cash transfer through GiveDirectly provided relief to me and my household members. I used to be stressed on how to sort family problems but now that is history. Paying medical bills, tuition, feeding and accommodation had been major challenges but through the support, I can say that they are now sorted.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well through giving unconditional cash transfer to the poorest of the poor that has seen many households buy animals, build houses, pay tuition for their children, to mention. I do not find any shortfall in GiveDirectly operations because there is no body complaining in my community.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent UGX 240,000 for purchasing cement that I intend to use on building, I paid tuition worth UGX 300,000, I bought grass for renovating my grass thatched houses worth UGX 370,000, I lent my brother UGX 100,000. The balance of UGX 622,000, I intend to spend on starting construction work on my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness and a peace of mind from stressful thoughts.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy iron sheets, bricks, bought household items, and the balance is saved to buy timber.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i receive this money, we shall buy oxen to improve on agriculture in our household because its the main source of income in our family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day when i see my family happy and healthy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is the death of my 4 children which left us depressed.
