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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($402 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying oxen and ox ploughs to start an animal traction income generating activity since many farmers in the village need this service and yet it is scarce.
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 if I never received the transfer in that I now have land for cultivation which I didn't have before. Now food security is guaranteed in my home in future since I am growing food this season.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to send money directly to recipients without strings attached and make follow up on it to ensure that it landed in the right hands.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy two bulls which I am planning to use to plough my farm since I am old and I can't dig. I also rented some land to grow more food. I also bought some food since there is famine in our community
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that because of these two bulls, I will be in position to plough my land more easily and on time before the season elapses and I will be able to plough for my neighbours so that they can give me some money hence generating income for my household
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying households like mattress, badsheets, blanket and some food because for my house since we had no food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy because i sew it in the morning and i woke, went to Kaliro town for shopping.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building better metal house and the remaining balance to buy furniture.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is buying land which I settled on my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is providing basic needs to my children because I am single mother without stable income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when I am having lunch with my children.
