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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time over 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 different than it would have been if I never received the transfer, I now have peace of mind having bought the necessary items that I did not have.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly does well to give people money. There is nothing they are not doing well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for buying 2 bulls at 1,400,000ugx, I used the balance for paying of the mortage fee for my land.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($444 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I have acquired some household property that I did not possess before. We now sleep in a comfortable bed and life is so good. I was able to repair my bicycle which has eased my means of transport.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was too happy and relieved that my future plans were answered. I did not have land and other household property so this was an opportunity for me to start a good happy life.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought one bull at 650,000 ugx and a cow at 600,000 ugx. I also bought one mattress, a bed and a pair of bed sheets worth 200,000 ugx. I wrote off an outstanding loan of 200,000 ugx.I also repaired my bicycle and house doors. I have the balance of about 50,000 ugx which I intend to spend on other household expenditures.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hard ship which i face in my family is lack of oxgyen for ploughing. and this has caused famine in my family due to use of rudimentary methods of farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening because that is the time when am done with all my daily duties and I take that time for resting and relaxing .
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving the money is going to help my family to buy oxygen for ploughing and this will improve the way of farming hence high yeils.
