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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 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 is now different in that with the GD cash transfers, I was able to acquire cattle which I'm rearing for future financial earning for my family, which would have not been possible if I had not received cash transfer from GD.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GD has elevated people out of poverty, and there is nothing bad it has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second to buy two cows at 1,470,000ugx, bed at 70,000ugx, Bed sheet at 20,000ugx, clothes at 30,000ugx and food 42,000ugx
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest differences are that I am happy now and my life is so relaxed. I also own property that I never had before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was overjoyed and too happy considering my current situation.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase household items like a bed, mattress and the balance I plan to buy a bull.
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very excited to receive this money because i had hardship in Educating one of my children but now with these transfer's, i will be relieved
What is the happiest part of your day?
When i have money in my pocket because i will be able to afford anything i need.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Being a farmer, i need some machinery but i can not afford so this make my production a bit low.
