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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($441 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 has improved,my life is better than it was.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It has repaired for me the house and used the money to solve other problems
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying coffee for marketing at 450000, I also spent on household items like plates etc. The other money is yet to be withdrawn and we buy coffee for sale
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Recipient says her life was transformed.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
She felt very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
Recipient spent the money on construction
She has started building her house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me means buying adequate land for farming and renovating my house. Lacking enough land hinders me to practice farming on a large scale.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am having meals with my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is hiring land year after year. This is costly yet the harvest turns to be very low.
