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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($441 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 now different in that, I live a much more happier life than the one in the past; because with this transfer I have been able to purchase three cows that I believe will reproduce in the near future hence enabling me to buy my own plot of land.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give directly does well in giving out cash transfer to the poor. And on the other hand, there is nothing that Give directly has done bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent all my second transfer on livestock.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is knowing i now have what i bought, it makes me happy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved my money, i felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a cow and household items.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which i face in my family is poverty. which has made me unable to raise money to start up a business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is always evening, after realizing good sells and profit from my business.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a means of helping me to establish my own business. since am businessman but I lack enough capital for starting a good business .
