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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($452 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?
If I had never recieved the transfer, I would not be in position to own a set ox plough. hence timely and extensive cultivation.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well by giving me finiancial help. This has improve the standards of living in my community.
However, givedirectly has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a set of an ox plough and a bull that will help me when it comes to cultivation.
I then had to pay fees for my three children. This is so such that they can be able to have a bright future.
I also bought some household items such as bedings,clothes and utensils. This has also lifted welbeing.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 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 happiness for acquiring what I have now.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was so happy and thanked God for bringing givedirectly to us.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a bull, household items like mattress and bed sheets, clothes, sand and aggregate.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy oxen and an ox-plough to support my cultivation work.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time when my children are back from school and they are playing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of oxen to help in my cultivation activity.
