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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
4664420 UGX ($1196 USD)
access_time 8 months ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I wish to have the best home and good business
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Giving cash is so good
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought some land and cow and added some capital in my business
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
2339550 UGX ($620 USD)
access_time 12 months ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I WAS IN THE MARKET, SO WHEN I SAW THE MESSAGE I WAS HAPPY THAT GIVEDIRECTLY HAD REMEMBERED ME
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
GIVEDIRECTLY HAS RESTORED HOPE AND JOY IN THE FAMILY
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I HAVE KEPT MY MONEY AS I WAIT FOR THE SECOND TRANSFER SO THAT I CAN BUY LAND IN A SAFER PLACE BECAUSE AM SO DISTURBED BY WATER
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access_time over 1 year ago
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
I have always dreamt of providing the best education for my children, but with the limited resources at hand, it seemed like an impossible task. However, Give Directly has given me a solution that I know will work.
I plan on buying a cow and two goats at $534 and $160, respectively. These animals will provide us with milk that I can sell and use the profits to pay for my children's education. It won't be an easy task, but I am willing to put in the work to make it happen.
In addition to the animals, I plan on buying a plot of land in Bushebulili Parish at $534. This will be our new home, and I am willing to put in the effort to build a house that my family can be proud of. To cut down on the cost, I will remove the iron sheets on our current house and use them to construct our new home. I will use $67 to buy logs for the construction of our new house.
I also want to support my wife's business. I will give her $480, which she will use to hire crops straight from the garden like cabbage plantations, tomato plantations, and coffee plantations. She will supply them to different markets to get profits and grow her business.
Lastly, I will save $93 for emergency purposes. I know that unexpected expenses can come up, and it's important to have a safety net.
I am excited about this plan and believe that it will set my family on the path to a better future.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and happiness as I received the news that my son had placed fifth in his class during the third term of his senior five year at Bududa Senior Secondary School. My son had always shown an interest in science subjects, and I was thrilled to learn that he was excelling in them. Knowing that he was among the top performers in his class only reinforced my belief in his abilities and his potential for success in the future.
I am determined to continue supporting my son as he pursues his academic goals. I know that the road ahead will be challenging, but I am confident that he has the talent, drive, and determination to overcome any obstacles that come his way.
With each passing day, I watch my son grow more and more confident in his abilities, and I know that he is destined for greatness.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I wake up early in the morning, feeling the weight of the day ahead of me already on my shoulders. I am a husband, a father, and a businessman. My wife and I deal in very different commodities - she sells vegetables like cabbages and tomatoes, while I sell cows, goats, and hens. We work hard every day to provide for our family, but the profits we make are never enough to cover all our expenses.
One of my biggest concerns is paying for my children's education. Education is the key to a better future, but it comes with a hefty price tag. I often find myself dipping into the capital of my business just to make ends meet, but this only adds to the stress and worry that I feel every day.
As if financial constraints aren't enough, I also have to deal with the unpredictable weather. Heavy rains are a common occurrence in my village, and they can be very dangerous. I worry, especially at night, when I'm trying to sleep, that a landslide could sweep me and my family away in our sleep. It has happened before in our village, and the thought of it happening again is terrifying.