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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($449 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 has changed because I have bought a piece of land. I now sleep well and own livestock (cows, goats and chicken). With time the livestock will multiply and I can sell it to handle any challenge that may require money. Previously, I was sleeping on a mat and did not have any livestock.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly did well to give people in my village money and to follow us up to find out how the transfers were spent. There is nothing they haven't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for buying a piece of land at UGX 600,000, a cow UGX 500,000, 3 goats UGX at 150,000, chicken 50,000. I gave my in laws UGX 200,000 I spent UGX 26,000 on purchase of food and transport UGX 6,000. I have saved UGX 100,000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am full of joy because my life has never been the same. I was able to purchase cows which I will use to marry a wife and settle down.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy the moment I received the money. I felt very lucky and blessed because I had no future plans. I failed to complete my senior three studies in 2016 because my mother could not afford to pay my school fees.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase two cows and one goat worth UGX 1,100,000 . I spent UGX 200,000 to buy food and household items (mattress,bedsheets,bed,Clothes). The balance of UGX 400,000 I am planning to buy another cow.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Its going to change my life because am going to buy cows and also put some portion into farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Its always on sunday when am relieved of heavy work and i go to church.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have a chest problem that attimes does not allow me do alot of heavy work yet i don't have anyone to help me.
