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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX
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 different now in that, I'm so happy because I can tie my oxen and plow anytime I want compared to the previous days when I had to work in peoples' garden in order get a favor of being helped to plow. I and my spouse dress well nowadays unlike previous days when we wore rags as clothes. In addition to that, I started a butchery business that supports my family in providing basic needs i.e Food, small household items like soap, sugar, smearing oil among others.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD has transformed my standards of living for example these transfers have enabled me marry a wife and own some livestock which I was unable to buy on my own. In addition to that, GD's mode of operation is so unique in that transfers are sent direct to recipients without deducting any amounts. In my view, GD did not do anything wrong, Everything went on well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I got this money, I decided to buy livestock which I will used some for paying dowry since I haven't married my spouse yet. The remaining livestock I will use for plowing since I have been hiring people to plow for me which is very expensive to afford. Sometimes I have to work in people's fields who own livestock so that I can also get a day for them to plow for me.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time 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 can now meet my daily needs with this money which has given me peace and joy everyday.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt very excited and I thanked God so much for the money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to buy construction materials i.e; iron sheets, timber, cement, nails, ventilators, metal bars and they all costed me Ugx1054000. I started up a business with the balance of the transfer.
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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 livestock and improve on my farming activity.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I am at the centre with friends.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of food.
I do not have my own oxen to open up fields in time and
as a result, I always get low harvest because of delayed cultivation.
