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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1662250 UGX ($452 USD)
access_time over 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Before these cash transfer, I had plans of starting a poultry farm so that I could easily support my family with basic needs like paying school fees but I could since I never had start up capital. However, GiveDirectly has made my dream come true. I now own a poultry farm and already my hens are hatching. Secondly, I also sell silver fish which is helping me meet the day to day needs like food and medication which I could not afford in the past.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well by giving me cash transfer which has enabled my own bull and start poultry farm. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer on purchasing chicken, paid labour for weeding and harvesting my crops. There is a balance which I plan to spend on buying farm produce and livestock.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($469 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved, I now have peace of mind because I am able to make more money through the business I started with this transfer. I am glad to report that I joined a village saving group where I save my profits of UGX 5,000 per week. With the saving I can do bigger things come time of dividing the money among group members. I could not do this business before because I had no capital. I thank GiveDirectlyr for their love for me even when they do not know me. This support has uplifted the the living standards of many especially in my community.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt happy, all the members of the community were excited and they kept finding from each other if they received the money too.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying a bull and a cow at UGX 1,200,000. I used UGX 100.000 for weeding crops. The balance of the money I am using as capital for running a business of selling fish.
Enrolled
access_time almost 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is going to relieve me from borrowing agricultural inputs like oxen and an ox-plough. When I receive this money I will buy my own oxen and ox-plough that will help me plough the fields. This will relieve me of the borrowing burden.. I will also buy a cross breeded cow that will produce milk for both commercial and domestic purposes. This diary project will help in household income sustainability.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening because it is the time I'm relaxing. In these I share bible fellowship with others, share meals and other discussions.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of money to cater for the homes daily basic needs like medical care, feeding and education.
