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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($442 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfers for purchasing a bull at 1,000,000ugx that will help me in ploughing land for easy planting of crops.I lent 500,000ugx to a neighbour in exchange for land as security, I will be cultivating on the land until he pays my money back. The balance of 133,000ugx will be used for completing treatment since am suffering from Hepatitis B.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly has support vulnerable families by giving unconditional cash transfers and if possible, Givedirectly should continue giving support to the neighbouring districts to avoid jealousy for what other recipients have bought.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that, I was suffering from an illness (Hepatitis B) but through this support, I am able to gain good health compared to life before.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy two cows, a goat, a mattress, plates and saurce pans, clothes, and i have saved the balance for a plan of building a house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved my money, i felt so happy, because i knew it's going to solve my financial problems.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is general happiness for i now even dress better.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to me hiring land for cultivation so as to reduce poverty in my household
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have ever faced is sickness
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is Morning hours when I wake up alive and there is nothing bothering my mind
