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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time over 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 has changed because I have acquired cows for milk production. Before, I never took milk tea. In addition, I sleep well because I bought a mattress and a blanket . In the past, I slept on a mat and covered myself with only a bedsheet which was very light.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well by helping me to acquire Livestock (cows) and household goods like bed, mattress and blanket which I never had. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer on purchasing energy worth UGX 70,000, clothing/household goods (blanket,curtains) worth 86,000, Livestock( sheep) worth UGX 70,000, transport worth UGX 50,000. There is a balance of 500,000 which I'm planning to spend on Agriculture. The recipient could not estimate how much he spent on food, Alcohal and other items he bought.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time 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 I have owned cows, good bedings and a solar system that provides light at night.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was over whelmed by joy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for purchasing a cow and a calf at 1,118,000 ugx, bed and mattress at 150,000 ugx, clothes at 100,000 ugx, solar system at 120,000 ugx, food at 152,000 ugx and repairing a bicycle at 10,000 ugx. I have not yet spent 50,000 ugx but am planning to spend on food.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy a cow for milk and oxen for ploughing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I have taken some alcohal.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of money to take care of my needs.
