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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time 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 different than it would have been because i am happy to have acquired what I couldn't before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well giving us money to buy land, livestock, motorcycles, clothings, and this has uplifted people from extreme poverty; and i don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a piece of land for cultivation and the balance on food stuff.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($440 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the great health improvement and feeding. Hence,increased lifespan.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to treat and feed myself at 700,000 ugx. Since I was also not fine, i went for treatment and got my self proper treatment. I also had no food in my house and was suffering from hunger at the time. So i decided to go and purchase some food items that i have been using to feed my self since then.
I plan to use the balance to buy my bulls at 1,000,000 ugx. These will help me in ploughing my gardens on time hence early planting and harvesting.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship i lack of food. This is because iam alone and I donot have energy to dig a big portion of gardens.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is during envening. This a time i switch on my radio and listen to exciting programmes.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy oxen and ox-plough for ploughing. This will help me increase on the quality and quantity of crop yields.
