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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($453 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 different in that, I'm happy because I have my Livestock which well help me farm when the season starts for planting crops. I could not have got this Livestock if I never received the 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 develop in their families. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer on purchasing Livestock at UGX 1,500,000. I have UGX 133,000 left which I'm planning to spend on household goods (mattress and bed sheets).
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 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 have self esteem now and I own two bulls that I will be using any time from now for opening land for crop cultivation.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my cash transfer, I felt a lot of joy and demonstrated it with ululations.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first cash transfer, I bought two bulls with 1,700,000ugx with a top up of 200,000ugx which I had saved. That made a total of 1,800,000ugx which met the total cost of two bulls and I intend to use them to help in opening land ready for cultivation.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy a cow and oxen . The cow will produce and provide milk mean while the oxen i shall use for ploughing gardens to plant crops for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moments is during afternoons while chatting with my spouse.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship iam facing is insufficient amount of money to buy a cow and oxen for my family.
