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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($452 USD)
access_time almost 6 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 have developed a good peace of mind and I am healthy. All these would not have happened had I not received the cash transfers.
More so with the livestock business I am going to start, I expect to earn income and be able to support my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well to uplift many poverty striken families.
The cash transfers have for instance empowered me and given me a start up capital for my livestock business. On the otherhand, there is nothing that GiveDirectly has not done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I am planning to spend UGX 1,000,000 to start up a livestock buying and selling business and I spent UGX 400,000 to clear debts. The balance of UGX 200,000 I spent on buying food and part of it on constructing another grass thatched house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness for I have been able to acquire what I couldn't before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy two bulls, bought household items and sent some as an appreciation to my in-laws.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a means of helping my family to get or buy for them a cow ,which will provide my children with milk. then the balance i will use for buying oxgyen for ploughing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is lunch hour ,when my wife brings food on the table. especially when it's my favourite dish, beans and local bread called "Atap".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which I face in my life is frequent falling sick of my children. which consumes a lot of money during treatment time.
