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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($401 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying an ox-plough since I had bought oxen using the first transfers.I also bought solar for my home to get rid of darkness.
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 if I never received the the transfer in a way that my home no longer has to worry about darkness at night and I also get income from the animal traction business during this season. I have found farming easy this season since ploughing land was a walk over.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD does well to give transfers with out conditions or in form of loans. This gives us liberty to develop with no pressure.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying 2 bulls (oxen) to start an animal traction income generating activity. It has always been my dream to have this business which is very lucrative.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my future is getting bright and my worries are no more. I see my dreams come true and am now a respectable woman on the village.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer on renting a piece of land on which i am going to irrigate rice. I also bought a matress to enable me sleep comfortably because I did not have any.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy that i immediately called my husband who was away from home that night and we drafted a budget to guide us in spending.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly, i would like to spend the cash transfer on renovating my family house to create some privacy, the balance i will buy a piece of land for farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did have a free range poultry system that i used to sell their eggs and the chicken to buy books and pens for my children and some of them for home consumption.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced is having no enough land for farming to feed my family, and also having no enough house items for home use.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during afternoon hours especially when me and my children have had a meal.
