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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX ($449 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?
The greatest change in my life is that, I am happy because my family members are healthy. prior to this cash transfer, I could not afford adequate treatment for any of my family members.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well through giving direct cash transfers that have enabled people like me to acquire land, cows, pay debts and acquire household items. I have not seen what GiveDirectly has not done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer for buying a plot of farm land in order to cultivate crops that will provide food for the family. I bought an ox plough to help in simplifying ploughing land for crop cultivation. The balance, I paid medical bills for my child and feeding in the household.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 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 now stress free because I have acquired things which were giving me alot of stress on how I was going to get them.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt very happy because of the support from GiveDirectly. I was not sure of getting such an mount of money in a short time.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to purchase Livestock at UGX 1,400,000, cleared debt at UGX 300,000.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means paying th debt I inccured when my child was very ill and building a house with the balance of the money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in morning when my children wake up healthy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardsip is limited agricultural land and poor accomodation.
