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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($442 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?
My life is different in that, I have got back my two acres of land that were taken by the money lenders. I am expecting increased yields from these two additional acres of land this season. Furthermore, I have owned cows that will help me with my children's education. Previously we did have enough money to settle the debts and buy cows since there was no stable source of income.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well to give me cash that I used for clearing the debts I had .GiveDirectly only did good on my side.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase two cows, food, seeds(ground nuts and beans), paid dowary to my parents, my spouse took UGX 200,000 and I have not yet spent UGX 200,000 but I intend to spend it on food and paying school fees for my daughter.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is peace of mind because I have where to grow food crops after paying the debt in which my gardens where used as collateral security, and I am beginning to gain back my weight lost due to stress.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy because I have never received such an amount of money throughout my life.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy cement and sand to be used to plaster the house, paid debts, paid school fees, bought household items like utensils and two hoes.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will renovate the house, pay some loans and also buy some household items.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is anytime of the day when I get money.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is being indebted.
