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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time almost 6 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 much different now because I bought household items and livestock that I am very proud of. I am now very happy that GiveDirectly chose me to benefit from this program.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to send people money that has helped their families. On the other hand, there is nothing wrong that GiveDirectly has committed.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfers on purchasing household items and bedding worth UGX270,000. I also bought livestock worth UGX700,000 and I spent UGX100,000 on land hire for farming. I also spent UGX400,000 on clearing my sister's medical bills and the balance of the cash transfer was spent on buying food for the family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 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 feel the burden of poverty on family has been lifted and am living a much more happy and healthy life because of that.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I was told by my grandchild that money was in my phone, I felt too excited.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to buy an ox at 550000ugx, two goats at 130000ugx, and a bicycle at 205000ugx. I also bought, two bags of maize at 200000ugx, two mattresses at 230000ugx, clothes for the whole family at 150000ugx and the balance for feeding the family.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of money to invest in agricultural production.I lack money to buy land,oxen and ox plough for farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon is my happiest part of the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means investing in agriculture.
I intend to use this money to buy land and ox plough that will increase on my agricultural harvests.
