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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 changed because these cash transfers have made me acquire more farm land. This season I'm sure of good security because I have enough cultivated g-nuts and cassava. Previously, I faced a challenge of food shortage in my home because I had a small piece of land which could not allow me to farm in large quantities.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well by helping me to rent farm land since I did not have enough to farm. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
Renting Agricultural land, paid labour, bought clothing/ household goods (bed, 1 pair of bed sheets and mattress), food ( cassava flour and beans).
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($464 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'm living a happy life because the transfer helped me afford the needs that I lacked. In the past, I used to stress myself over these needs because I didn't have money.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I recieved the money. For I knew this transfer was going to enable me get land for agriculture that I didn't have.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I loaned out Ugx 700000 of my first transfer to a person who gave to me to cultivate on his acre of land until he pays it back. I also bought building materials such as cement, timber, nails etc at Ugx 683000 and spent Ugx 117000 on food. I intend to spend Ugx 200000 for agruculture.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My plan is to use the transfers for buying cows that can be future assets . These cows shall produce,multply and I will be selling to get money for the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moments is always morning hours since in most times I wake up healthy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money for buying cows and land to farm.
