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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($450 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?
Life is different in that I and family dress better, sleep well on mattresses. I now have oxen to aid ploughing gardens early enough. Before, we used to sleep with mats and had a few old clothes to use. I used to prepare gardens late after others due to lack of oxen to plough.
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 directly that has enabled people to build permanent houses, acquire taxi motorcycles, livestock, land. Besides, the staff reach each one to see that transfer sent was recieved. I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
My second transfer to buy a cow, household items like clothes and mattresses. The balance is being saved for future use, especially food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($458 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 happiness to have oxen to plough gardens and my family now dresses better than before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was so happy to receive such an amount of money that will be a very good help to me.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
My first transfer was spent to buy a bull, oxen plough tools, paid school fees, bought windows for the house, and clothes.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to complete the construction of my house, take care of the scholastic needs of my children and buy a cow.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when my husband comes back home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to facilitate the education needs of my children.
