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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($461 USD)
access_time almost 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 different than it would have been because I am happy to be sleeping better than before, I feed and dress better and my health has improved a lot.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well uplifting us from extreme poverty by giving money to acquire food, land and household items that was not there before.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a piece of land, food stuff and a few house hold items.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time 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'm now sleeping and eating well because I have stocked food.Secondly the problems have reduced and I'm debt free.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money,I became happy
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to buy a cow at 750,000ugx,2bags of maize 144,000ugx,1 bag of grandnuts at 150,000ugx,mattress at 230,000ugx,bed at 70,000ugx,utensils at 30,000ugx,rented piece of land 90,000ugx,paid debt of 200,000ugx and balance food.
Enrolled
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 time is my happiest part of the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that i will be able to invest in agriculture hence boosting on my household's income.
This money will enable my family own oxen and land for farming.
