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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($459 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 much different because I acquired basic needs that can sustain my family. In addition to that, I started a local brew bar which is earning income for my family. More so my family is now peaceful and we nolonger have family disagreements emanating from lack of financial support.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well to send cash transfers that have enabled us educate our children and provide basic needs for our families. On the other hand I do not see any wrong doing committed by GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase household items worth UGX180,000 and I paid off a loan worth UGX120,000. I am planning to purchase two oxen and an ox-plough with the remaining cash transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that, my mind is stress free and I'm happy we now dress well .Secondly I have hopes of buying bulls which will help me to plough my gardens.
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 purchase a bicycle at 230,000ugx,clothes at 100,000ugx,food (maize flour,beans) at 80,000ugx,paid schools for 2 children at 100,000ugx,,treatment 37000,paid debt of 8,000ugx,paid for water services at 5,000ugx,weeding the garden at 20,000ugx and balance 1,100,000ugx I plan to buy livestock.The recipient also spent 20,000ugx but does not remember how she spent it.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i receive this money, i will buy a cow that will be supplying milk because this will reduce on the expenditure i incur on its products.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when i get good yields from my garden because we shall have enough food and also sell the balance.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is the unavailability of oxen to help in ploughing the fields. Our family solely depends on agriculture.
