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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($445 USD)
access_time 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 has greatly improved in that, I bought livestock. Previosuly, I didn't have money to buy them and therefore, never had anything I coud sell to get money for meeting urgent family needs like medical.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
According to me, GiveDirectly has improved my standard of living because I bought things like livestock that I was unable to buy previously. However, on the other hand there is completely nothing bad that GD has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on livestock, solar panel and household items i.e beddings and utensils.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have been able to own things like cattle that I never had before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved the money, I felt very happy. This is because, it was my first time to receive such an amount I also knew I was going to help marry my wife.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on livestock, household items and brick making.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i receive this money, i will buy cows that will help in Agriculture and the balance i will built a house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at night when i am going to bed. This is the time am resting.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is lack of land to practice agriculture.
