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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($442 USD)
access_time almost 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 improved because I have acquired livestock which I'm planning to use for marrying my wife. I'm now sure of having companion to support me with work like farming and building a family. In past, I had no capacity to marry that meant that I did farming a lone and had no one to share development ideas with.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well by giving me money which has enabled me to reduce some of the burdens I had like addressing. Before these cash transfers, I desired to marry but could not because there was nothing to present to the in-laws. Now that I have acquired the Livestock, my desire is going to be fulfilled. In my community, GiveDirectly has supported people to build permanent houses. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought Livestock ( cow), build materials ( 15 bags of cement), clothing and gifts.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My daily life is better because I'm sure of good yields since I purchased an ox for ploughing my piece of agricultural land on time. In the past, I used to get poor yields because I cultivated late because I had to wait for the owners of the oxen to finish ploughing.In addition, I have acquired a bicycle which has simplified my movements both to the well and the market. Before, I had move for along distance.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt happy because I was going to acquire what I needed in my life like transportation means and Livestock (an ox) for ploughing.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on purchasing Livestock (an ox) for ploughing worth UGX 950,000, bicycle worth UGX 250,000, clothing/household goods (bed,curtains) worth UGX 418000, gifts worth UGX 20,000. There is a balance of UGX 30,000 which I'm planning to spend on Livestock (pig).
Enrolled
access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will buy some cows that I will use as dowry and for agriculture.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I link up with my friends.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is unemployment and lack of equipment for agriculture.
