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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($450 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?
Through this finacial support, I have acquired two bulls that I believe will help me with agriculture when they are fully own. Furthermore, I paid off the debt that enabled me reposses my peice of land which the money lender had taken. Previously, I didn't have hope of getting back my piece of land from the money lender and buying livestock because the money I got was spent on paying my medical bills.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well to give me cash that abled me seek proper medical treatment and livestock. GiveDirectly only did good on my side.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase 2 bulls, piglet, paid my medical bills and food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($460 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am now very healthy and happy because with this support I was able to seek proper medical treatment and feed well in time. I have also own a bicycle, an ox, a mattress and bed sheets. Prior to receiving this transfer, I had a terrible pain in my stomach but I couldn't seek proper treatment for my condition because I didn't have enough money.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer, I became very happy because I knew I could access better health services with it, as this money came when I wasn't feeling well.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase an ox, a bicycle, food, a mattress, bed sheets and paid my medical bills. I have not yet spent UGX 150,000 but I am planning to spend it for buying food.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will use part of the money to renovate my house and buy some household items. I will also buy oxen and an ox-plough to help widen my agricultural practices because we solely depend on agriculture. This will improve our household income because when we get good yields.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening. This is usually the time my grandchildren come back from school and we sit together as they tell me their experience at school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of owned agricultural land and equipment. I rent agricultural land and hire ploughing equipment. This has affected my seasonal outputs hence causing low income.
