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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1662250 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time over 4 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 sleep on mattress and successfully paid my children's tuition. Previously, we used to sleep on mats and my children used to be fees defaulters. In addition, my small business was boosted and it has improved my returns as compared to the past when the stock was less.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well by improving my living standards because I have bought a lot of things that I never owned before with the transfer. On the other hand, there is completely nothing bad that GiveDirectly has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have used part of my second transfer to buy food, bicycle and for harvesting crops. I also used it to add stock to my business, with the balance I intend to use it for buying an ox and the ox plough.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My standard of living has improved in that, I have acquired new mattresses and bedding's for my self and children. previously, I slept on a very old mattress that was so uncomfortable. In addition, I was able to clear all the school fees balances of children which has given my a peace of mind. Previously, I did not have enough money to pay fees and buy new mattresses.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was over whelmed my joy because I knew I would buy a new mattress for my self and pay my children's fees.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay my children's school fees , buy 3 mattresses, 2 beds and bed sheets for my children. Furthermore, I added UGX 100,000 to my million fish business, bought food, clothes, curtains, paid a tithe in church and lent out UGX 150,000. I have not yet spent UGX 150,000 but I planning to spend it to purchase a bicycle for the family.
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access_time almost 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means improving on my living conditions in form of buying bedding, oxen for ploughing and paying school fees for my children. The beddibgs will help improve on the living conditions, oxen will help on plouging Dr crop cultivation and when my children complete studies, that will find better jobs for them to support themselves.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiness is witnessed in the evening because, being on a polygamous marriage, my spouse does not stay with me all the time and I struggle much of the time to see how the day ends. When my family has had lunch and supper, it give me the joy to smile.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Inadequate farm land fro crop cultivation is my biggest challenge. I do not ae enough land in order to grow crops that will support my family meet household needs.
