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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($441 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 now different in that my family dresses well and we are healthy because we eat well.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD did well to give us money in that I was able to acquire necessities I didn't have and there is nothing bad it has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy sand at 150,000ugx, Plates at 20,000ugx, Dishes at 20,000ugx,clothing at 130,000ugx, and savings worth 1,313,000ugx.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 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 that i now own a bull, a cow and other household items which i did not have before
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received the transfer i became so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a cow 700,000ugx, a bull at 800,000ugx, a mattress at 110,000ugx. I also bought kitchen utensils, table, children's clothes and shoes. I have a balance of
200,000ugx which I intend to spend on buying my personal things and chicken.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is inadequancy of money to invest in farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon is my happiest part of the day.
This is usually my resting time.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means investing in agriculture.
I intend to use this money to buy oxen and ox plough to enhance on my household's agricultural capacity.
