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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($455 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?
The difference I have got in my life is that I have acquired a plot of land that helped me to spare my savings that I was going to use for buying a plot of land.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I have been in a tight situation with my landlady but give directly has helped me acquire a plot of land of my own. However, GD should have enrolled each and everyone in the community including the youths and elderly persons who are under some other people's care.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I paid for a plot @ 500000 ugx I spent 1033000 to mold bricks and dipping a pit latrine and paid a bribe of 100000
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($462 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my child has gone to school in time which will suprise even the teachers because she has always been the last. Am also happy because soon I will own a piece of land .
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I woke up and prayed, I thanked God becaused it was the first time for me to receive such money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for paying school fees of 200, 000ugx. I have not yet spent 1,500,000ugx but I intend to it for buying a piece of land.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means great happiness. Because I have never received such amount in my life.
I will glorify my God.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Waking up healthy every morning is my happiest part of the day, It makes me glorify my Lord
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is staying in a rental home. It makes me upset every end of month.
