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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1662250 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time almost 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 is much better because I sleep well now on my bed which I purchased using my transfer as opposed to before when I slept on the floor. In addition, I also own a cow and a calf which I never owned before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In opinion, GiveDirectly has done well to help me with money for paying of debt and 2 cows.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I purchased a calf, food, cleared a debt and paid medical bills.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Through this finacial assistance, I was able to own cows again. That has made me a very happy old man. Previously, I didn't have a cow of my own, the cows I had were all taken because of the debt I had. Given my age, I had no hope of raising money for paying cows anymore.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I over whelmed by joy because I knew my plan to own cows will be attained.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent all my first transfer to purchase 3 cows that will help me address future needs like medical care and food.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy oxen and an ox-plough, buy a piece of land.
This is intended to increas food productivity in my home.
I believe this will save me from food shortage which has always been the problem surrounding me.
I plant less and harvest less due to limitations of space.
I also hope to complete my house construction.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy in the morning when I am working with my friends.
We are able to chat, lough and learn from one another.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of farm land.
What is available for me to cultivate is too small to accommodate all that I would wish to plant.
What I am able to harvest is not usually good enough to sustain my household hence food shortage.
