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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
4664420 UGX ($1251 USD)
access_time 9 months ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I hope to locate a plot of land, then sell off the cows and buy
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What I can say is that GD doesn't tell lies and it delivers whenever they promise something
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The transfer was used to buy cattle
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
2339550 UGX ($633 USD)
access_time 10 months ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Was in the centre, I felt very good and I even danced to the lord and to be very sure I had to check on the account to confirm the message and I found out it was true the money had come. The first thought was to get land in a safe place , which I didn't do immediately because of the fear that some people would just stage the land since there was demand , so I decided to buy a cow to keep in my money as I look for a peace of land from the right person and will sale off the cow and pay the land
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am at peace without pressure of how to get money and buy land. I am on sure deal which was not there before I received the cash
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Bought a cow and saved some that I intend to put in a small business
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access_time over 1 year ago
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
I plan to buy a plot of land worthy USD1351 in flat area which can be used for cultivation so that we food to eat and live happily and the balance of USD540 will help me cater for children's school dues and also buying food for the family as grow crops to secure own food in the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In felt very happy in the last six months when sold my coffee and I was able to cater for part of school requirements for children and also secured some needs for my family members.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I currently face a problem of sickness in family. My wife experienced a swelling on the long and she operated which has put her off work and yet we have been struggling together to look for money in order to meet basic needs.
I also face a problem of poverty which has kept me in stress since I am un able to raise school fees for my children making them to attend school irregularly.
