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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time over 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 different in that, I have got a peace of mind because am expecting to buy oxen that will enable me plough my land in time, I have also got additional acre of land and bought for my children descent clothing, I couldn't have achieved all these had I not received money from Give Directly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly has done well to give me money that has enabled me better my family, and Give Directly has not done anything bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer purchasing clothes for children at 100,000 ugx, hiring an acre of land at 150,000 ugx, school requirement for the children at 59,000 ugx and food at 24,000 ugx. I have no yet spent 1,300,000 ugx but planning to spend later for buying cows when price reduce.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am now happy as compared to before when life was hard with lots of regrets.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I became very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have not yet spent my first transfer,but I plan to purchase utensils, 2 bulls and bedings.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am faced with is lack of money to buy oxen that will expand on my household's agricultural production.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means buying oxen to facilitate ploughing of my farm land.
