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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($441 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 life is now great because I have acquired livestock for paying bride price and regained possession of my land. In the past, I wasn't able to afford livestock since I had no source of income. In addition, I cultivated on only two acres of land since creditors had taken most of the land as collateral for the loans I and siblings collected. This in turn led to food shortage since the yields were low.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well by giving me money that enabled me to solve most of the problems I had. On the other hand, GiveDirectly has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer to buy livestock and pay off loans. I'm planning to use the balance for preparing the visit of my in laws.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 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 peace of mind after paying off the debt, and I dress better than before after acquiring more clothes.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy because it would clear a debt that will free my garden used as security.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
My first transfer was used to pay debts, bought two bulls, then household items like mattresses and clothes.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will build a house for my children and pay some loans to recover my land that was staked as collateral.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening because its the time i have for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of proper feeding and lack of school fees for the children.
