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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 is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because I have been able to complete my house, purchase livestock and offset some debts that have been disturbing me for a very long time.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly did well to develop communities in terms of financing. These transfers have enabled people buit houses, start businesses, go back to school and acquire livestock and farmland. To me give directly has done nothing wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
During the time of enrollment I was sleeping in incomplete house. When I received the transfer I decided to use it for complision of the house both plastering and flooring. My daughter had left her marital home and there was need to compensate the in-law and I used part of the transfer for compensation. I have been suffering how to store water and I also decided to buy a tank. The remaining money I spent it on feeding my household because there is not enough food to feed on.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($471 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 my family now feeds well and we can afford three meals in a day unlike before my family most of the time could only have one meal a day. Thanks to GD for the financial support.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money,my husband and I were very happy and shouted with joy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy cement at 560,000ugx, sand at 160,000ugx, construction labor costed 500,000ugx,aggregate stones at 150,000ugx, food at 100,000ugx, school fees at 30,000ugx, hired agricultural land at 50,000ugx, two hoes at 10,000ugx,wheel borrow at 110,000ugx, and a bag at 20,000ugx,
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means completing my house by plastering it and purchasing oxen for ploughing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my children are around me chatting.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of oxen for ploughing. This has caused low crop production due to hand hoe cultivation.
