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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time almost 6 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 now I can get what I need including food.I also sleep well without stress not as before when I could not afford even a meal and other needs.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly has served people from poverty.Give Directly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer to stock farm produce (8 bags of milate) at 1,000,000ugx, also bought a calf at 280,000ugx.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($445 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am very happy, because my living condition has greatly changed in that am sleeping on descent beddings and having descent clothings. I have also owned a bull that is ease my farming being a farmer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money I became very happy, knowing that my life was greatly going to change for the better.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying a bull at 600,000Ugx that am to use for ploughing my gardens, I also bought bedings at 390,000Ugx, clothings at 200,000Ugx, a set of tables and curtains at 115,000Ugx and the balance of the money am to spend on harvesting my crops.
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access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am faced with is lack of facilities for marriage.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when i am listening to sports news over the radio.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i Will be able to marry a wife, buy apiece of land and other household items.
