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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($454 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 has improved because I'm no-longer stressed and I have a lot of happiness in my daily life. I used to have a problem of ploughing during farming seasons which will not be the case anymore since I have bought my own livestock. I could hire labor for ploughing which was expensive and it could not be done on time because people tend to work on their farms first. I was always diagnosed with ulcers because of over thinking but after I received these transfers I have never been diagnosed with it.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly did well for example if there is away Give Directly could come to the village and see for themselves what people have done with transfers. houses have been constructed, people have bought livestock and Land has been bought for those who never had land. The community is so happy about what Give Directly has done. Furthermore, there's a difference between Give Directly and other Organizations in form of supporting beneficiaries. Recipients receive their whole transfers as promised and decide what to do with the money compared to others NGOs. In my opinion GD has done well in all aspects.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer as follows; I completed my house at Ugx 600000, Ugx 33000 household items and Ugx 1000000 for buying livestock.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 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 that, I'm very happy. This is because I have started regaining assets that I once lost when was terribly ill.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the message of the money in my phone, I felt very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to buy two bulls at 1600000ugx and a mattress at 100000ugx.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i receive this money, i will buy some cows and also complete our house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is that particular time i receive money from my garden yields.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is the illness of Ulcers that makes me vomit blood and its costly to treat.
