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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($446 USD)
access_time 6 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 now different in that my family owns cows which will us milk in the near future which we shall sell to earn money.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD did well to give me money which I used for building my house, and there is nothing bad it has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy bricks at 300,000ugx, grass at 150,000ugx, sand 200,000ugx,cement at 100,000ugx, cows at 850,000ugx, and food costed 100,000ugx
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having acquired my bull that will help me in ploughing other than using manual ways of digging and always hiring which costly.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a bull because I really needed it to help me in ploughing and as an investment that I could use to educate my children if there is no more option in the future.
I also bought some household items such as bedings and utensils since what I had were not enough and up to date.
I also plan to use the balance to buy maize for feeding my family and start a personal business to sustain my family in the future.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am faced with is inadequacy of farm land.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when i am with my husband at home.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i Will be able to buy livestock, cater for the scholastic needs of my children.
