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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time 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 than it would have been because i am very happy person to have been relieved from the burden of poverty.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well uplifting people in the area by giving them money to buy whatever each household needed most, and the people are very happy; and I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a cow, bought a piece of land, hired another piece of land for cultivation and the balance, used it to complete marrying my wife.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($445 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is pride and happiness that i have for owning some livestock, in view that it will help solve future money related issues through selling.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved the money, i was so excited that it took one day for me to go withdraw.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy two cows, recovered land my land that had been mortgaged, then i gave my wife the balance to buy household items like utensils, a mattress and a bed.
Enrolled
access_time almost 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of money for buying animals and oxen. My in-laws keep on disturbing me over their daughter since we are not traditional married.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest moment is morning ,always after returning from garden work ,i sit relaxing with my spouse.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy animals for dwory and oxen. The animals i shall use for marrying my wife and oxen for cropping.
