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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($441 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 different in that I now own a plot of land and cows unlike before I did not have any of these things.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion givedirectly has empowered us financally 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 400,000ugx, a Cow at 450,000ugx, a suit case at 45,000ugx, plates at 20,000ugx, clothing at 50,000ugx, a plot of land at 500,000ugx and savings worth 168,000ugx.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference I have so far received in my life is that, I have the money that is going to help me acquire the items that I lacked for long period of time.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I felt very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have not yet spent my first transfer but I'm planning to spend it on cattle and building materials.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which i face in my family is lack of oxgyen for ploughing .and this has made me to record low agricultural production in my family.hence causing famine.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening after work, i take walk to our trading center called Kolir to relax with my friends.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving the money is going to help me to put up permanent structure for my family and it's means of helping me to avoid changing grass roof after a very year.
