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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($452 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying two bulls and parts of the plough at 1,300,000 ugx that will help me in ploughing during cultivating period. I am going to use rlthis as an income generating activity since in the area, when you have bulls and a plough, people pay you to work for them, a quick way to make money in the village.
Then 200,000 ugx to help my daughter build her house since the area she got married to did not recieve transfer.
I have the balance of the money to my wife to use as she pleased.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly has done well by giving me money to get what I never could have till my death. For example, I always wished to have my own plough but it was not possible until GiveDirectly offered me the help.
To me, I see nothing bad that givedirectly has done. All it has done is good.
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 not recieved the transfer in that there is more of liveliness in my home than before when all the time I would worry about the days meals and sickness that I suffered from. I feel like i am no longer sick.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($474 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy one big bull,i renovated my house that was in a poor state,I paid all my debts that had accumulated..
I also bought household items like a bed,a mattress and bed sheets,sourcepans and plates.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved my money I felt very happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i am a very happy now because this money has enabled me to renovate my house that muddy and looking very old,my house now is cemented both inside and outside and I sleep well.
I sleep very comfortably on a bed and mattress now days but previously I used to sleep on a mat without a bed.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is deteriorating health due to frequent illness and old age.This has affected my productivity when it comes to farming, an economic activity that my household fully depends on.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon.This is the time my grand children usually visit me.Seeing them healthy and playing in my compound makes me happy because it shows the love that, they have for me.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means farming.This money will help me buy oxen and pay workers who will assist grow and weed crops in my farm.I also intend to buy scholastic materials for my grand child who has been under my care since he lost his parents.
