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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($441 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer for paying off a loan, renting two acres of agricultural land and purchasing windows. I plan to pay my children's tuition for next term with the balance.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly in my opinion has done well by giving me the unconditional cash transfers. On the other hand there is nothing wrong that it has done.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has totally changed in that, I own oxen and own more land for agriculture. Before my late husband passed on, he had given part of my agricultural land as collateral for the loan he collected. I have been cultivating with my four children on only three acres of land and had to hire oxen to plough them.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy two oxen at Ugx 500000 each, paid school fees for my children worth Ugx 500000. In addition, I bought utensils at Ugx 90000 and spent Ugx 110000 on food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt very excited. This is because, it was my first time to receive such a huge sum of money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I'm very excited most especially after buying oxen. Previously, it was very difficult and costly to find oxen to plough my farm land.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which i face in my family is being a widow .
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening when am together with my family members .
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a means of helping me since am a widow to get money for cultivation.
