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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($456 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I lent a community member a sum of 500,000 UGX, and I bought two cows worth 800,000 UGX with my second cash transfer. I also spent part of the transfer on cementing my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly did well through giving me cash transfer and I thank givedirectly for that assistance. On the otherhand there is nothing bad that I know givedirectly may have done.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life was meaningless before I received the cash transfers, but now I am so happy and peaceful because all that I own now is courtesy of givedirectly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($472 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
My first transfer I spent 1,050,000 UGX to buy a bull and, I spent 160,000 UGX on buying a door and I spent another 25,000 UGX on buying two Windows . Then the rest I spent on clearing my debts.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy that day and I even failed to sleep that moment. I spent the rest of the night planning and strategizing on how to spend that cash transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
There is a very big difference in my daily life compared to the past. I can no walk among men and be recognised because I can take care of my responsibilities fully without having to borrow from someone else.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is having no land to own as am abusterd, now they want chase me away from this plot of land
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment in aday is evening hours when am playing "mweso "alocal game with friends at our trading centre near my village
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means alot because it will help me buy cows to rare as asource of income for the family in future
