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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($448 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 now than it would have been had I not received the transfer. My standards of living have improved because I now sleep on the bed and new mattress. I have also acquired livestock which I will use for ploughing and milk production for consumption and earn income when I sell the milk. I have also raised a wall of a commercial building which I will rent out and earn a monthly income. Prior to receiving these transfers, I used to sleep down and on old mattress which is not the case anymore. I also struggled during farming season due to lack of oxens.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did so well to support me with money which I used for buying livestock, household items, build a house and feeding my household. In my community, Most recipients used their transfers for building houses and the village is nice looking with iron roofed houses. In my view, GiveDirectly has not done anything bad but everything went on well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying livestock which I bought at ugx 1398000, bought a grass thatched house at ugx 200000 and the remaining ugx 35000 was used for feeding.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($467 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 standard of living has improved and am living more happily.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt excited.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on mortgage, household items, a heifer and food.
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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 cows so that I can take milk.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when I have had a meal.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of oxen to support cultivation.
