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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($452 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 different in that I now own two cows and three goats which will produce in the near future hence my family will have milk to take. I'm also able to afford a balanced diet for my family. Unlike before, I had to move around every morning to look for causal garden work so as to get some money to buy food for my children but now I have a small retail business that earns me income I use to cater for my household needs. Thank you GD.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In opinion, GD has done to give us cash which has greatly improved house hold livelihood in my community, and there is nothing bad it has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer, to buy goats UGX 600,000,hired agricultural land worth UGX 500,000, business capital worth UGX 100,000. I plan on using the remaining UGX 432,000 to cater for my children's education.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 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,I have cleared my child's schools fees at once which I could not have managed. Secondly now I have garden which I will use to plant my crops to support my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt happy because I got support to help my which I could not have managed.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on purchasing household goods/clothes ( mattress at 310,000ugx,curtain at 12,000ugx ,utensils at 18,000ugx. paid school fees at 250,000ugx,rented 3 gardens at 1050,000ugx,bought gnuts at 60,000ugx
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will start up a family business to boost our welfare.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening while sharing while sharing stories with my children and husband.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is facilitating my children education.
