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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 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 than it would have been because am happy I sleep better than before with a peace mind.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well giving us money to build houses, buy livestock, household items and acquire land; and i don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy oxen plough , household items, bicycle and assisted in meeting the burial cost of my father-in-law.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($440 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have accomplished my dream of owning and raring cattle, my family members and I have also got descent clothings that we didn't have before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my first money I became very happy, having in mind that my plans were going to be accomplished with this money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first teansfer for buying two bulls at 1,330,000Ugx, that am going to use for ploughing my gardens and other people's gardens to earn some income for buying food for the family. I also used some money for buying clothings for my self and family members and the remaining money am planning to spend on buying cement for flooring my house.
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access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am faced with is lack of oxen for ploughing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my child and my other siblings are playing
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i Will be able to buy livestock and household items.
