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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
4664420 UGX ($1278 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I hope my cows to produce, I get money and boost my business
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is good because their money reaches in full unlike other organizations
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Bought three cows and opened up a business
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
2339550 UGX ($634 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was in the garden farming when I received the money. I was so happy because I wasn't doing well but now I'd received help. First thing was to look for a cow to buy and then food for the family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I now live better a life and can move anytime. My family is okay.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought a cow because it helps me save my money and always have an asset that can act as reminder about Give Directly. I can also sell it and get a younger one as I keep my money.
Enrolled
access_time almost 2 years ago
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
A better plot to stay with family worth 3m.a cow for milk at 2m.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Thank God I'm the new year.gd progran
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Floods and landslides that happened in 2012 June, I find it difficult to feed my family because I don't have the money to cater for most of the needs.
