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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for buying a bull in order to support in ploughing land for crop cultivation. I will combine with my neighbour who has one in order to enable us cultivate in time. I lent money to a neighbour in exchange for land for crop production because I do not have enough land to cultivate and part of the money was spent on feeding.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well through proper identification of beneficiaries following the right procedure without discrimination. I do not find what they have not done well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my self esteem has improved. I can now talk with friends and neighbours due to the status lifted by the cash transfer. Prior to receiving this cash transfer, I had low self esteem and no body wanted to associate with me.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my cash transfer worth UGX 600,000 for buying with intend to support the household in ploughing. I lent a neighbour UGX 500,000 in exchange for an acre of land that I am cultivating until money is paid back. I have hired an acre of land for two years in order to boost food production. I bought clothes for my children worth UGX 200,000 and the balance of UGX 200,00, I have spent it for building two grass thatched houses.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first cash transfer, I felt excited because my status would be elevated. I used to have low self esteem due to lack of basic needs and a poor structured homestead but receiving this cash transfer was a real blessing to my household.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Receiving my first cash transfer has transformed my household and lifted my self esteem. I now have a specious compound with very nice structures which have improved on my living conditions. Before, I had two small grass thatched houses that were not specious enough.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is having dificulties towards feeding my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the evening when Iam listening to the radio.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to construct a house for my family.