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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1662250 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?
Before receiving this transfer, I was doing a driving course but I didn't complete because I lacked tuition and I also had an outstanding debt that had taken my piece of land. When I recieved my transfers, I was in position to complete my drive course and in so doing I was issued a driving permit. I am now expecting to be employed whenever an opinion comes that will help me support my family. In addition, I have got back my peice of land from the money lender after paying off the debt. I am expecting increased food production because of the additional acre of land I have repossessed.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I my opinion, GiveDirectly did well to give me cash that I used to pay off the debt I had. GiveDirectly did only well on my side.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay off a debt, bought livestock, foodstuff, saved UGX 100,000 and some I used for completing my driving course.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has positively changed in that, I have cleared the debt that I had and in so doing, I was able to repossess my piece of land that had acted as security. I expect increased yields for my family because of the additional piece of land got, once I cultivate it. Prior to receiving this transfer, I didn't have a stable source of income to raise the money for settling the debt. Furthermore, I have acquired a mattress and a bed for my children who previously slept on a mat.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my money from GiveDirectly, I was overwhelmed my joy because I knew this cash would help me clear the debt I had which had taken closely four years.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer worth UGX 1,500,000 to settle the debt I had which enabled me repossess my acre of land that had been taken my the money lender. The money that was left, I bought a mattress, a bed, food and paid transport.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My family has been actively relyng on thatch as a mean of roofing material. This is so scares and requires yearly miantance, hence proving to be costly for my family. Therefore receiving this money means I will be in position to build iron-roofed house which is permanent and durable. I will be in turn manage to save money for providing basic needs like treatment, food and better Education to my family members.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Iam mostly engaged on difficult tasks like planting and causal labouring from morning to afternoon. The only available time is evening hours when I share food ball stories with my peers. Iam able to relax my self from burden involved in maintaing a health family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of income generatiing activity. I mainly depend on Agriculture as a source earning. This has proved not paying due to seasonality of rain partner, so Iam un able to sustain my family well.
