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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time 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 better, because this transfer settled all my medical bills. I am now very healthy and strong as this transfer enabled me to seek recommended health services for my self. I'm going to plough my acre in time with my ox which will result to increased yields. Before, I was in pain because we couldn't afford the recommended treatment for my condition(I had a problem with my liver, ulcers and malaria). I did have an acre to cultivate instead I used to cultivate around the compound at the end reduced harvest that couldn't sustain my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well to give me unconditional cash that I used for treating my self, hiring an acre of land and paying my dowry. GiveDirectly has not done bad in any way because I am over whelmed by joy because of this transfer.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on purchasing an ox at UGX 1,000,000 that I am going to use for ploughing. Hired an acre of land at UGX 200,000 that I will cultivating come rainy season. I was also able to get treated at UGX 250,000. I bought clothes, food and my spouse spent UGX 50,000.
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 dialy life is that, my health has now improved compared to the situation before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first cash transfer, what an excitment I had!
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first cash transfer worth 1,700,000ugx, I bought two cows worth 1,400,000ugx, beddings costed 160,000ugx, I have hired an acre of land at 100,000utd and bought drugs of 40,000ugx.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy a piece of land that I can farm in.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when my children are playing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of land that would otherwise support cultivation.
