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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($449 USD)
access_time over 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 is different in that, now I also have bulls and oxen which will help me plough my gardens which I would not have managed if i never recieved the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has helped people build houses and it has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer on buying Livestock at 900,000ugx,Agriculture tools 220,000ugx, treatment at 50,000ugx,transport at 12000ugx, Leisure at 20,000ugx,food (cassava flour)at 78000ugx and paid debt of 10,000ugx
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 USD)
access_time over 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 peace of mind because am able to buy what I want.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I became happy, with ululation I said God is really good.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 1,000,000ugx of my first transfer to deposit for a piece of land. I have also bought food and two mattresses at 150,000ugx. The balance of the money I intend to spend it on purchase of clothes for my family members and household items.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy oxen and providing my children with basic needs like food ,clothes, beddings and education.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is afternoon, normally i watch my children playing after coming back from school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is inadequate money for buying food and oxen. The oxen will help in ploughing large number of gardens that could provide enough food for consumption.
