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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($450 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?
If I had never received this transfer, I would still be in extreme poverty as before as i could not be in position to acquire what I now own such as cattle, household items, proper feeding of my family and improved standard of living.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give directly has done well by helping people. This is because no one has ever helped not even the government could do it. People are now out of extreme poverty. for example, standard living has improved.
However, in my opinion, give directly has done nothing wrong. All is good and at 100%
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a cow because this will help me in the future as I can sell off its calves to cater for my family needs such as fees for my children among others. This is like an investment to me.
I also spent part of my transfer to buy my house hold items such as utensils, bedding such that I can better standard living in my home.
I am reserving the balance for survival and feeding my family .
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness, because whenever i look at what i bought, I feel proud.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved the money, i felt so happy because no other organization has done such before.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy household items, a bull, and food stuff.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of money for buying oxen and a piece of land to farm.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is evenings, i watch my children staying around me with my wife.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy a piece of land and oxen for cultivation. My family does cultivation using hand hoe and always we plant a small portion of gardens every season thus low yields.
