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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($445 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?
Had I never received my money, I would not have been able to get separate farm land that will help me be independent in terms of farming. Before, I used to share farm land with my mother where by when farm produce is ready for harvest, I had no personal authority over it. I had to ask for permission from my mother as to whether to sell it or not. This really made things a little difficult yet at times I needed an immediate help.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well by giving me money that has enabled me to get my farm land that will help me to cultivate on my own other than depending on my parents.
On the other hand, GiveDirectly has done absolutely nothing wrong. It has really come as a blessing ing community.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to hire garden land that I will use until I am paid back the amount of money I used to hire it.
I then bought some seedlings that I will plant when the farming season starts.
I bought some household items such as bedsheets.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness to see that i have paid my debt, acquired household items that were lacking, and I am going to buy livestock that will be used to sort out money issues that may come later by selling.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy because this money was going to help sort out money related problems burdening me.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay debts, bought household items like mattress, blanket, bed-sheets, clothes, and I have saved some to be used to buy livestock.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a means of me getting money to open up my business of selling fish.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when i grow my crops then I sell them at a high price .
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which I face in my life is lack of capital for opening any business which will help me to generate household income.
