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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($453 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 than it would have been if I had not received the transfer in that I am able to operate my shop. This is helping to sustain my family needs.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well by giving money to the people in the community. It has then developed and changed the standard of living in the area.
However, givedirectly has done nothing wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a bull as will be teaming up with some one who also had one bull and we work together. This will help to keep us in harmony as there is a factor of benefit putting us together.
I also restocked my shop that I started up using my first transfer. This shop serves as my income generating activity.
I then got a garden for cultivation as I will be paid back the money I used to get it.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($463 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 am generally happy and my mind is relaxed because I can buy whatever I want.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 613,000ugx of my first transfer for starting a merchandise shop. I bought a cow at 700,000ugx, a goat at 175,000ugx, a pig 35,000ugx, houshold items( kitchen utesils 32,000ugx, curtains 20,000ugx and clothes. The balance of the money am spending on 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 open up a busines that will be able to sustain my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am enjoying my lunch with my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of agricultural land and this has limited my crop yields.
