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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 because life activities has been simplified due to availability of money, it's nolonger a hassle like before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well uplifting people's livelihood by giving them money to acquire whatever they needed in their households; and I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy two bulls, bought cement, household items,and paid hospital bills.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 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 now I have bulls which will help me in ploughing the land hence my household will have food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received my money I became very happy and shouted joyfully.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to rent land for agriculture at 100,000ugx, I also bought solar which costed me 200,000ugx. The balance of the money I'm planning to buy two bulls and other household items.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 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 the purpose of farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when my children return from school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of farm land.
