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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
4664420 UGX ($1252 USD)
access_time 1 year ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Selling timbers from my forest si as to ablto buy land in a safe place to settle
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Cash transfer is good because it gave the option of planning for my money
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Bought land with a small artificial forest planted already and a cow
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
2339550 UGX ($641 USD)
access_time 1 year ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was at home when I received the transfer, I was so happy and immediately thanked God for bringing Give directly and for fulfilling their promise. I then thought of buying a cow, a mattress since I was sleeping badly.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I now have joy in my life, I have never expected to receive such help in my life. God is good.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought a cow, onions for farming, a mattress and saved some.
Enrolled
access_time almost 2 years ago
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
I will use the cash transfer sparingly.I hope to buy a goat and a cow so as i can get some milk as a source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
As a born again,i thank God that i am alive and even when i am lame,i can work.I am grateful for life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am caught up in poverty.I am taking care of sick and vulnerable people.I am also lame.I have to do casual labour to help out with the family and to cater for all needs.
