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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($451 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?
My life is different than it would have been if I had never recieved the transfer in that it has enabled mebto become employed.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well by uplifting my community to a better and improved standard of life.
On the other side, givedirectly has done nothing wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to start a new business of buying and selling second hand clothes. This will act as my source of income and keep me employed.
I also bought another bull to add to the one that is already there as it will help in large scale cultivation.
Lastly I had to put the balance into fees for the children so as to keep them in school.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 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 peace of mind, before I used to have stress of getting money to pay school fees.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was happy, silently within my home.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay school fees, bought a bull, and sacks of Groundnuts.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i receive this money, i will pay for my children's school dues and buy some oxen to help in ploughing my gardens.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is that time when i get good harvests because am sure i will have money to sort other needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is the illness that affected by back. This has limited my input into agriculture and other income generating activities.
