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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($441 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is now different in that, previously I never used to have where to cultivate my food crops but now I have been able to hire two acres of land where to cultivate for the next two years. This therefore is going to provide me with food security as opposed to the past where I had little or no food for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly has done well in giving out unconditional cash transfers that have helped many to settle many problems in their families. On theother hand, there is nothing bad that Gd has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for hiring two acres of land at 700000ugx. I have saved 783000ugx for future use.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($474 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now debt free ever since I paid all my debts. I was able to re-possess my farmlands that I had provided as collateral for a loan.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy and I thanked God for giving me this onetime opportunity.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer to write off my debts amounting to 1,400,000ugx. I spent the balance on purchasing some household items.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of land for gricultural activities, so this transfers i will use to buy land.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is evenings, this a time i go to bed after day's activities.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This transfers i will spend on buying land and oxen. The land i will plough using oxen inorder to get crop yields that can be consumed and even sold for money.
