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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($453 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 in that, I'm now very happy because I have managed to clear a debt which was stressing me. Secondly I have also managed to marry another wife to help me take care of my children since their mother passed on, I could not have achieved all the above had I not received this transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well by helping people acquire things which they did not have before like motorbikes, permanent structures and paying dowry. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer on paying a debt of UGX 400,000, paying school for my 3 children at UGX 180,000, Livestock (3) at UGX 1,050,000 and transport at UGX 3000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($461 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 a feeling of happiness as I was able to get back my land. This will now help me in cultivating on large scale.
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 get back my land that I had given out in exchange for money at the time I needed it (marrying and later funeral arrangements of my wife)
I also bought some household items such as beddings, and utensils since I had less, I needed to add some.
I also spent on clothing and feeding my family.
I am reserving balance to pay fee for my children this term.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means; I will be able to recover my lent out gardens thus enhancing my scope of farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon is always my happiest part of the day, Because it's when I have finished most of my day's plan/ Schedule.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of enough land for farming. Because I had rent out almost all my family land
