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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($461 USD)
access_time over 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 in that I am improved life than before. I used to hire bulls to plough and it was expensive but now I don't.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,givedirectly has done well by uplifting me with the money that they have given me.
However, givedirectly has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on purchasing another bull for ploughing at ugx 980000.
I then hired three gardens at ugx 300000. This will help me to expand in cultivation since we have less land as an extended family.
I also bought an ox plough at ugx 230000. This will help me to cultivate on large scale. Hence being able to sustain my family.
I bought a goat at ugx 65000.
I then reserved the balance for my family upkeep.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($461 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I had so many shortages and right now there is a big difference in that when i wake up in the morning i can set my eyes on something like the livestock that i never had.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I told my wife that the Phone had a notification and when we checked there was money in it. We felt so happy and thanked God for relieving us from poverty.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought livestock @1175000 ugx, household items@ 370000 ugx, food and transport 155000 ugx.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy Oxen to boost my farming, then the balance will cater for our general household welfare. Great thanks to GD.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest time is in the evening after affording two meals to my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life was failing to progress with my studies and currently maintaining my young family.
