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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($449 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?
My life has improved in that, I feed, sleep and treat myself in a far better manner. This is because I didn't have a source of income that could enable to meet all these basic needs. In addition, I bought an ox that together with the one I already had will help me plough my farm land in time. In the past, I used to hire people's oxen that would be given to me towards the end of the planting season hence this led to poor harvest.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly according to me has done well by giving me the money that has bought for me items that I lacked forexample an ox and household items. On the other hand, GiveDirectly has only done good.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on an ox worth Ugx 1200000, bought household items like curtains, mattress and utensils worth Ugx 432000
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my life has improved most especially after renovating my house which has made me live each day happily.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I saw the message of the money, I felt very happy because I had a lot of problems that needed money. For example, my house needed renovation.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for renovating my house and buying household goods.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will renovate my family house and also buy some cattle for rearing plus other household basics.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening while sharing stories with my wife and children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is lack of enough support for sustaining my family welfare.
