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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($447 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?
I am happy because the cash transfer enabled me to settle all my outstanding debts. In addition to that, I also purchased two oxen that havw simplified farming for me.
I was also able to purchase household items like clothes,bedding. In the past, I could not afford to buy all these items at once. I am very glad that I settled all my debts and I can walk freely without looking over my shoulder.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly does well to send money directly to the poor. This money has helped me alot and my life is now vibrant.
On the otherhand, I do not see any fault with GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase household items like clothes, mattress, bedding. I also cleared an old loan and the balance I spent it to construct a big grass thatched house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The things i never owned in my life are now part of me like livestock, Bedding's. I'm also grateful to GD for such help.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because it was unbelievable to get such big amounts of money. It was one of the most joyful moments in my life.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought livestock 1070000 ugx, households items 330000 ugx and saved 300000.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i receive this money, i will buy cows of which i will give my parents in law some as part of bride price and others use as oxen to plough the fields.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is on sunday when i am in church. The good news from the preacher restore hope in me and i become happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is having a woman as a wife and i have not yet paid bride price. This is because i lack money and resources to accomplish that.
