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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 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 now because these transfers have enabled me hire farm land, buy livestock and household items. I also live a peaceful life because I'm nolonger stressed of where to farm and what to use during ploughing time. Before getting this money, I used to beg where to farm and do merry go round for ploughing which delayed my work.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In opinion, GiveDirectly's cash transfers have brought happiness in my life because I have bought livestock, household items, hired land and Saved some money for my future use. I have never imagined I would ever handle big sums of money my entire life. GiveDirectly did well to give us transfers straight to our hands via mobile money enabling us receive it wholesome. According to me, everything went well with GiveDirectly's operations.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfers on hiring farm land at ugx 500000, I bought a water drum at ugx 22000 and Saved ugx 800000 for future use.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 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 that, I'm now happy and stress free because I hope to hire gardens,people to work in gardens and also buy bulls for ploughing.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money,I felt happy and I thanked God.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to purchase utensils at 16,500ugx, gum boots at 14,000ugx,shoes at 2500 and balance of 1,656,000ugx I'm planning to buy bulls which will help me in ploughing my gardens.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will buy cattle for ploughing
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon while interacting with my friends and grand children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is chronic ulcers which attacks all the time.
