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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Well, school fees and a cow! I used my third transfer to pay school fees for my child because I was lacking my child's school fees but I was able to pay for my child. I also bought a cow for future household income.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Before the transfer I did not own a cow at home but after the transfer I managed to have a cow and feeding in my home was poor before the transfer but it's good after the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly sends teansfer is the most easiest way of mobile money. Nothing I see that has not been done well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on diversifying my agricultural enterprises. I used to only grow crops for subsistence but now I have embraced large scale farming. I have bought goats and have hired 4 acres of land for growing rice for sale.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Seeing my income increasing is the biggest difference in my daily life. Previously I was only working for survival but now I am motivated to work harder to penetrate the market since I have the money to invest in agriculture.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Bought a tree for cutting timber and bricks for building
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Start a business and build a house
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on enlarging my house because the one i have has one room and its not enough for all of us.
Secondly i am also planning to buy a cow so as i can also take some milk tea.
Lastly i also want to start up a business for food items.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is buying this land i am on and also my wife because i am always on the same page with her.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is being HIV positive. This has made me loose hope thinking each day that comes i am to die.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is the whole day when i get to kneel down on my knees and pray to my God.
