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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
4664420 UGX ($1195 USD)
access_time 2 months ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I hope to accumulate some capital to be able to start a business
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The discipline with GD staff is the best
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought a piece of land and a cow
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
2339550 UGX ($615 USD)
access_time 5 months ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was happy but unfortunately my mobile money account had been blocked
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I felt like I am now a man because I can afford all the hasic needs at home.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have not yet cashed out because my mobile money account is currently blocked. I plan to visit the customer care center for support soon
Enrolled
access_time 12 months ago
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
With the transfer, I plan to buy a plot of land 1111 USD which we will use for cultivation inorder to have food security in the home and also selling cash crops produce to raise money to pay school fees for my children.
I choose to buy three bulls of 833 USD which I will at a later time sell and build a house on this land inorder for my people to stop having sleepless nights.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I sold my bull in December and I was able to meet most of basic needs and paid school fees for my children for a full term something that made very happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge I face currently is poverty which doesn't allow me to take my children to good schools and even in these poor village schools, Iam unable to school requirements.
