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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($454 USD)
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 now different in that, I'm living a healthy life because I nolonger lack money to buy basic needs especially food. Previously, I didn't have any source of income and this made me to worry a lot over how to meet these needs hence deteriorating my health. In addition, I bought cows of which one is about to calf and I can sell the milk for income.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
According to me, GiveDirectly has done well by giving us the money that bought for me livestock. I haven't yet seen anything bad that GiveDirectly has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a cow of Ugx 780000 and household items such as beddings, utensils worth Ugx 297000. I spent the balance on food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that now I sleep and eat well. I'm also happy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money,I became happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to buy mattress at 120000ugx,bed 75000ugx,bull at 800000ugx ,utensils at 15000ugx,uniforms for grandchildren 10500ugx, the balance is 50000ugx.However she spent alot of money on food which she does not remember because she used just to pick.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will buy livestock
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning hours when I have woken up in good health
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of enough money to fulfill my farming plans
