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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($452 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 is different than it would have been if I had never recieved the transfer in that my family and I are now living an improved lifestyle. For example,feeding and dressing is sufficient.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well by enalbing me to acquire some personal assets that I never had or thought of having.
However, givedirectly has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a cow. This will help in form of investment as it will reproduce in the future.
I then bought some household items like beddings, utensils, and clothes.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that with the Ox I bought, I will no longer have stress on how to cultivate my farm land.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received money, I felt very excited.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying an ox at 1200000ugx, household items and clothing.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means, I will construct an iron roofed house
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoons when I am close to my relatives and stories are being made
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my children
