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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer for paying off the loan and buying a cow.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givdirectly has done well by giving me the money that helped me alot. On the other hand, there is nothing bad that it has done.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is now different in that, I regained ownership of my six acres of land that were in the creditor's possession. In this land, I have planted a varriety of food crops i.e maize, groundnuts, potatoes etc hence assuring me of food security for my family. Previously, I used to travel long distance to my grandmother's home in order to find land to plant crops which wasn't even big enough.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on school fees worth UGX 400,000, bought household goods(bed) worth UGX 345000, energy worth UGX 130,000.The recipient also on food, sanitation and other household goods which he did not remember the amount. There is a balance of UGX 700,000 which I plan to spend on Livestock (goats).
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt very happy and thanked God because I got money which was going to help me get household goods like bed, mattress and bed sheets which I lacked in my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My daily life is different in that, I now sleep comfortably on my mattress. Before, I slept on torn mattress. In addition, I have acquired reliable source of light as opposed to before when I stayed at times in darkness.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is poverty.
I do not have money and providing even just for myself is not an easy thing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I am drinking with friends.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to build an iron roofed house.
