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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($442 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has improved in that, I boosted the fuel bussiness that is now generating more profits. Previously, the businness wasn't generating enough profits due to the less stock available. Now with the huge profits realised, it has become easy to provide for the family needs as opposed to the past.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well by giving me the money and on the other hand, it has done all things very well without faults.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy livestock and to cultivate food crops.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I own an acre of land that I intend to plant groundnuts, which will be sold to address family needs like medical care, food. I also added a cow that I believe will be sold in future for buying more acres of land. Previously, we failed to complete payment of an acre of land which denied us its ownership.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was overwhelmed my joy the moment I received my money, because I received money that I would use to address my family needs.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent UGX 790,000 to complete payment of land. We also bought a cow at UGX 850,000, utensils (plates) and food at UGX 60,000.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My plan is to buy land and cows to rear with the money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is afternoon especially after lunch, I chatt with my children and this excites me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of enough money for buying land to cultivate.
