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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($447 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?
The main change in my life is that, I am happy because I have owned an ox plough that I will use in a timely manner for opening land for crop cultivation. I am also stress free because paid school fees d my children. Prior to this trasfer, I found it very difficult to plough in time and also struggled a lot to pay school fees with unpredictable harvest that I would sell part I it.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has supported families like mine with giving money without strings attached that has alleviated suffering. I have not found mistakes in GiveDirectly operations.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer worth UGX 270000 for buying an ox plough to be utilized for ploughing. I hired three acres of land at a cost of UGX 600000 to cultivate crops for household consumption and sale. I then paid school fees for my children worth UGX 570000. I paid medical bills worth UGX 50000 for my child and the balance of UGX 142000, I spent it on feeding.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to pay school fees for my children and bought for my children a cow that they will be milking.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I became very happy for receiving money from Give Directly
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have bought a cow @1000000 ugx and paid school fees @ 700000 ugx.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to pay my children's school fees, buy a cow so that my family can have milk.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am listening to music over the radio.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of money to meet the needs of the family.
