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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($449 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?
Life is different in that I have a peace of mind since it has enabled me acquire items I had hoped to have like land. Before, I couldn't afford to have more land and meet other costs like ploughing gardens, pay hospitals bills.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well giving money directly that has enabled people build houses, send children to school, buy livestock and this has brought happiness among households. Then it has very disciplined and respectful staff. There's nothing it hasn't done well, except I feel the total amount sent is not enough.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
My second transfer was spent to buy oxen plough, complete paying for land bought, bought school requirements for the children, Gnuts seeds, and paid debts.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have acquired my oxen . I shall not be having challenges when it comes to ploughing hence fourth.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt so excited. The mobile money message reminded me of the plans I had made.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying oxen at UGX 1,650,000 for ploughing and the balance of UGX 50,000 I spent on food.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this transfer will anable us buy Oxen to improve on Agriculture and also start a small business to keep the family moving.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when there is money in the household.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is lack of land. Our family solely depends on agriculture but farmland is limited.
