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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($450 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 is different than it would have been because am happy to own bulls that will help with ploughing gardens.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well uplifting people in the community by giving money to acquire whatever they lacked in their household; I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy two bulls, completed to pay land purchased, and the balance, bought household items.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($447 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a bull, two cows, and the balance, am reserving it for feeding.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved the money, i felt so happy that i started to make my plans very fast that day.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is waking up in the morning proud to have my own livestock, feels like i belong to the rich in my area.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of money for buying land and oxen to enhance farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is in the evening.it's a time i smile with my spouse.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Onces i get achance to receive this transfers, i will spend on buying land and oxen for farming.
