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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX ($449 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Through this financial help, I was able to acquire an ox that I am currently using for ploughing my land. Using this ox has resulted to increased harvest because I plant on a long portion of land and I also have a cow that is going to help me address future needs and provide milk. Furthermore, I sleep in a clean house because this transfer enable me plaster my house that I had stayed for over 8 years without plaster. Previously, I used hand tools that gave low harvest which could get finish before the year ends since I planted a small portion of land.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did will to give me cash that used to implement all the plans. GIveDirectly has only done good to me and people in my community.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase 12 bags of cement, 2 trip of sand that was used to plaster my house and paid construction workers. In addition, I bought a cow, food and paid for transport to withdraw my cash.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($470 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, I now have ability to purchase food with the help of GiveDirectly cash transfers and shortly, I will renovate my house and make it spacious enough for occupation.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first cash transfer, I felt happy because I had never received any such an amount of money. I knew that money would now enable me to renovate my house
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent UGX 500,000 for buying a cow for milk production. I have bought sand and cement for renovating my house worth 342,000, I bought bedding worth UGX 70,000, Utensils costed UGX 115,000. I then paid for treatment bills of my parents worth UGX 200,000. I have saved UGX 473,000 for buying food, purchasing and paying labour for the builder.
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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 farming activity, buy a cow for milk.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have had a meal.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to take care of the needs of the family.
