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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($455 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The change in my life is that, I am happy because, this support was timely since it helped me to pay medical bills for my father and my child. Before receiving this cash transfer, I struggled a lot to find ways of getting money for treatment by mortgaging some land for the same.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly's selection criteria is one of the best because they do not segregate but give support to all who qualify in the community. It's difficult to find faults in GiveDirectly's operations.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent UGX 807300 for treating my father and daughter who were sick. I bought a sheep and two goats worth UGX 250000 to act as saving. I paid a debt of UGX 300000 that I had borrowed for sorting out family challenges. I paid school fees and bought bedding for my child worth UGX 234000. I gave my daughters UGX 30000 as a gift and the balance of UGX 10700, I bought food and some I spent for leisure.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time 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 now have self esteem.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my cash, I felt happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer for buying a cow 815,000ugx, sheep 105,000ugx. I paid school fees and uniform worth 310,000ugx, I bought two mattresses at 150,000ugx for my two children. I paid treatment costs of 30,000ugx for my father. I bought a bed at 100,000ugx, clothes and food costed the balance of 295,000ugx
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will invest in educating my children
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the mornings when I wake up healthy with energy for work, because am a single parent which means double efforts to sustain my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is raising our children as a single father after the death of my wife.
