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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($449 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 has changed alot because I was able to settle medical bills and also acquire an ox for ploughing.
More so, I can now communicate easily with my relatives. Previously, I had no personal phone which was a big challenge to me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GiveDirectly did well to send us cash transfers that have empowered the community. Personally, I have been able to boost up my food supply.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I purchased an ox and some household items such as mattress, chairs. I also hired a piece of farm land. The balance was spent on medical bills and weeding expenses.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($460 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 I have enough farmland to cultivate on. This transfer helped me get back my land which I used as collateral security to secure school fees for my education. Transportation is so easy nowadays compared to the past because I managed to buy bicycle. I ride to long distances within a short period of time unlike before when I used to walk as means of transport.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I became so happy when I witnessed with my own eyes GD transfer. At this point in time I lost my sleep, prayed and thanked God for having brought GiveDirectly to my community. Since time momerial I have never held this kind of money therefore, I'm so glad for GD because this money will improve my standards of living.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid off land mortgage which I acquired for education. I bought a bicycle to ease my transport. I hired farmland, bought seeds, feeding and medical.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to retrive the leased piece of land, pay bride price to my parents-in-law and buy household items.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am listening to news over the radio
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of land for cultivation.
