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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time almost 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 different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I am just happy. Before, I would always feel sad.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well by uplifting me to the extent of keeping my child in school.
However, givedirectly has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on getting land that I am going to use for a period of time until I am paid back that money. I needed this garden since my cultivating land is small and not able to contain food for a longer period of time.
I paid my child's school fees and bought some requirements such that I can maintain her in school.
I bought a calf that will later appreciate and I sell and get profit.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($463 USD)
access_time 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 now own cows and am so proud that my child is at school, my body is healhy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying 2 cows at 930,000ugx, clothes, 2 pairs of sandles, 1 pair of gumboots and a mattress. I paid school fees of 400,000ugx and I have saved 100,000ugx that I intend to use for buying grass thatch.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will build an improved house and pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening because its time when i listen my favourite radio programs; especially gospel talk shows.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is paying school for my children given the small land available for my farming.
