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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1662250 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time almost 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 good because I now have my oxen for plouging, my children are now enjoying the milk from the cows I bought. I have hired farm land which I will utilise come next farming season. Previously, life was not easy we did casual labor to earn a living and we had no start up point.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well to give me the phone that has connected me to many people. Every thing went well, there is nothing wrong with their work.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for buying livestock (1 bull, a cow and a goat), a bicycle, household items and for hiring land. I gave gifts to my sisters, my parents and in - laws.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because I have acquired a cow which will multiple in number. When It reproduces, I plan to use the milk for home consumption. Before, I could not afford to own a cow or a goat.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received money, I felt very happy because I got money which I had never held in my life.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a cow worth UGX 1070,000, clothing/ household goods( mattress ) worth UGX 220,000, bought a phone worth UGX 80,000, radio worth UGX 25000, food ( meat) worth 30,000 and gave gifts worth UGX 120,000.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy a piece of land for cultivation, buy some goats that can reproduce in the near future and a bicycle that can ease movement for me and my family.
Emergencies that arise in the family for example sickness can easily be handdled by rushing the victim to hospital since there is available means of transport.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the morning when my children wake up healthy.
This gives me chance to do my activities peacefully.
I don't have to worry about clearing medical bills for any one.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of farm land. I do hire each time I cultivate.
I have never had the opportunity to buy because I don't have money.
I cultivate in small quantities and harvest less based on the limitations of space.
