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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received this transfer, I bought livestock because previously I used to suffer when it came to plowing season. I took some money to the church as a thanksgiving for the construction of our church. The remaining money I used it for feeding my family and purchase household items like clothes.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD's transfers helped me pay off land mortgage which my dad acquired earlier and when we divided the land I mistakenly landed on the mortgaged land. GD's transfers have also helped me acquire livestock that I did not have prior to getting these transfers. I also managed to buy seeds that I did not have before receiving transfers therefore this planting season I will not be stressed for money to buy seeds. GD's transfers have also enabled me promote God's work here on earth because I contributed for church construction from both my transfers. In my view, GD did everything very well and nothing wrong.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different now in that, I have a lot of happiness because I was able to get back my land. I did not have where to farm but through these transfers I have vast land to farm on. I managed to acquire a bicycle that has eased my movement because previously I used to borrow a bike and when I'm denied one, I walked on foot to wherever I was going. These transfers have also enabled me buy a bed because prior to getting these transfers I used to sleep down on the floor. I also managed to acquire a solar system that has brought brightness to my household compared to previous days that I lived in darkness.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer for paying a debt of UGX 1,100,000 and regained ownership of my land that I had mortgaged. I took UGX 100,000 to church as thanksgiving to God. I repaired my bicycle worth UGX 100,000. The bicycle is helping me in transportation of people and fetching water for household use. I bought beddings worth UGX 180,000. The balance of UGX 220,000, I spent it on food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first cash transfer, I knelt down in prayer thanking God for the support which I would use for regaining ownership of my land. My family did not have enough land for crop cultivation hence there was hunger in the family year in year out.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest differnce in my daily life is that, I am happy because I have been able to regain ownership of my land that I had mortgaged hence availability of land for crop cultivation.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of land for cultivation.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I am praying and praising my God.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy a piece of land that I can caltivate in order to increase food priductity.