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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time 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 greatly changed as I was able to buy my personal farm land which will help in large scale farming and multiple food production. This relieves me from the issue of buying additional food. Initially, I only had one small garden that would not accommodate more than two food crops. This necessitated me to buy more food to feed my family yet it was not easy to make money at the same time.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well by giving me unconditional cash transfer which I have used to buy my farm land.
On the other hand GiveDirectly has done nothing wrong. Every one in the community is really exited and happy about its work.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my entire Ugx 1600000 second transfer to top up on what I had to buy farm land. I used the remaining Ugx 30000 to buy food for my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($470 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, my self esteem had been boosted with this cash transfer. Other than the cow I had wanted for long, I bought two instead and managed to take back my child to school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first cash transfer, I was over whelmed with joy because I have longed to own at least a cow but I was not able. Receiving this money meant that my plan had been achieved.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my cash transfer worth UGX 1,200,000 for buying two cows. I spent UGX 450,000 for paying tuition for my child and the balance of UGX 50,000 was spent on food for the household.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to educated my children. My children are studying in Aloet and Gild primary schools so this money will help me in paying their school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is evening hours while chatting together with my family members.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money food to feed my family.
