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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 is better in that, I have got back my arce of land that I believe will increase my yields. I am also having a peace of mind because I'm debt free. Before, I had sleepless nights as a result of the debts that I had and my arce of land was going to be taken by the money lender.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
DiveDirectly has done well to support me financial in so doing, I was enable to get back my arce of land and clear all my debts. GiveDirectly has only done good to me and I am so grateful for the unconditional cash transfer.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay off a morgage at UGX 1,000,000 and got back my arce of land. UGX 632,000 cleared the remaining debts that I had and for buying food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 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,I'm now very happy because I have manage to get livestock (bulls),clothing and food which was hard.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my transfer to purchase Livestock (2 cows) at 1,300,000ugx,bought clothes at 130,000ugx,food (meat,cassava,fish) at 100,000ugx,mattress at 100,000ugx, bed sheets at 20,000ugx and balance is 50,000ugx.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will it to boost my household live by Ox-plouhs .
What is the happiest part of your day?
The time I manage to avail food to my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of basic household requirements for my family
