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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time almost 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 better now because I have held money that I could not get on my own before. This money is going to enable me buy a piece of land of my own. I came back to our home with three children after marriage failed, according to our culture those children don't belong to our clan and they are not entitled to land ownership. I am glad that GiveDirectly sent me money that will enable me buy land for them.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly, in my opinion does well to reach individuals at household level. They did well not to ask for bribes from me. There is nothing wrong with how they operate.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have saved UGX 1,600,000 from my second transfer and I intend to use it for buying a piece of land. I bought food and soap at UGX 32,000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because I have cultivated g-nuts for sell on farm land I rented. I hope to use the proceeds for supporting my children like buying food and treatment. Previously, I used to share with my father his farm land.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received money, I felt very happy because some of the problem I were going to be solved like I had no land to farm and plot of land for my children since I'm single mother.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on treatment worth UGX 30,000, cleared debts worth UGX 200,000, rent farm land worth UGX 300,000. There is a balance of UGX 1,000,000 which I'm planning to spend on plot of land.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will buy some land and partly pay for my children's school dues.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the night when I am going to sleep.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of money to take care of our basic needs.
