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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($459 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 different in that, I have been in position to owned a cow that is about reproduce to generate milk for my children and I have also owned better clothes and bedings, that I couldn't afford before receiving this transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has done well to help the poor in my village with unconditional cash transfer, and Give Directly has not done anything bad but only helping people in my village.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for purchasing a cow, 3 mattresses, clothes for myself and family member, cleared a debt and saved UGX 100,000 to spend later and food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that we are happy in the family because I acquired many things that we did not have.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy, I could not sleep again, I started planing with my wife at 5:00am.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchase of oxen 950,000ugx, a bicycle 230,000ugx. The balance I used for buying household items(2 mattresses, 5 pairs of bedsheets, coffee set, chairs). I also bought food.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will buy oxen for ploughing and an ox-plough to solve cultivation problems
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when lunch I ready and we share as a family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is ,I lack enough Labour for agricultural production due to lack of oxen.
