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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($450 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 much better because I have acquired livestock with the second cash transfers. I am also pursuing a driving course so that I can secure a driving job. I am now socially respected in the community because I dress decently and act responsible compared to the past where I could dress in old wrinkled clothes and I was idle at home. I am very grateful to GiveDirectly for the cash transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well to send people cash transfers that have uplifted them from poverty. GiveDirectly has so far done the best for the community.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer to purchase livestock and part of it to finance a driving course.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($460 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved because through the transfer I got, I have saved money which will enable me buy my own farm land in future. Currently I'm using the farm land I got as security to cultivate my food crops . In the past, I used to cultivate in my father's farm land. In addition, I'm sleeping on my bed compared to when I slept on the floor.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I got money from GiveDirectly, I felt very happy because I had never held such an a mount of money in my life.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have saved worth UGX 1,000,000 and got farm land as security, bought household goods ( mattress, bed sheets, utensils and a bed) worth UGX 213,000, Labour (cleared and weeding farm land) worth UGX 138,000, Agricultural seeds worth UGX 40,000 and gift worth UGX 200,000. There is a balance of UGX 100,000 which I'm planning to spend on weeding my farm land.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will in position to buy animals. These animals (cows and goasts ) I shall give to my in-laws as an appreciation for thier daughter.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is evening hours. I spend this time watching filims at Opiko centre.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of enough money for buying animals that I shall use for marrying a wife.
