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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($453 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?
There is a significant change in my life in that, I am a happy person because I acquire bulls that I will use to support the family in ploughing, thus early crop planting. Earlier on, I used to hire bulls expensively that would not even happen in time. Besides, some times I used to dig with a hand hoe that was very tedious and time consuming.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well through channeling cash transfers directly to the recipient without using middle men. I think GiveDirectly is one of the best organisations that has done their best.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer worth UGX 1,550,000 for buying bulls that I intend to use for supporting the household in ploughing for early planting. We use bulls for animal traction mainly though we have the tractors as well, not every one can afford to hire since they are expensive. The balance of UGX 82,000, I spent it on buying bed sheets for my children.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 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 very happy because of the fact that I started the construction of my permanent house. This will offer me a better accommodation than the one I already have.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I was too excited and immediately laid down the plans on how to spend it. I have been wishing to build a house for myself in vain so seeing this money in my phone was a dream come true.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on 10 bags of cement at Ugx350000, two trips of bricks and sand at Ugx800000 and Ugx200000 respectively. I spent the balance on household goods.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I am going to be in position to improve on my houses because most of them the thatch grass is damaged yet its very expensive to get.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wakeup and start talking to people. That gives me happiness because it relieves me off the stress of thinking about the orphaned that children I am taking care of.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
He biggest hardship I am facing is bringing up the orphans that my late son left for me. I am taking care of four grand children.
