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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX ($440 USD)
access_time over 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 has changed because my produce are secure because I built permanent store which is at same time a kitchen. Previously, the rains would spoil my produce because it was a leaking thatched store which I could not renovate because the grass was scarce and very expensive.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well by supporting me to build permanent store which is my kitchen and Livestock. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought building materials ( doors, window, cement), Livestock ( calf), gift, household goods, stocked produce and labour.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The immediate change I have witnessed in my daily life is that, I can afford three meals a day. This was not the case in the past when I could hardly have one.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
It was a great feeling when I received the transfer. I knew within me that, this transfer would settle for me a lot of needs that were lacking in the past most especially food.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer to buy a heifer worth Ugx 500000, paid school fees for my child worth Ugx 500000, bought food and clothes amounting to Ugx 237000. I also renovated my house and therefore paid the builders Ugx 20000, bought cement and sand at Ugx 140000. I have saved Ugx 300000 that I plan to use for cultivating my crops when the planting season resumes.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will buy Oxen to help in agriculture and also finnish up with the construction of my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening usually when i get money out of my small business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is the problem of sickness. I was diagnosed with Ulcers and this consumes the little money i save in medical bills.
