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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($451 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 has changed in that I own a plot of land. I have been staying in my friend's house together with my three children and life hasn't been easy. But very soon I'll move into my own house built on the plot of land I bought with the GiveDirectly transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
According to me, GiveDirectly has done well by enabling me own a plot of land. There is nothing bad that it has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to complete the purchase of my plot of land and for buying bricks.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($458 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the feeling of joy now that I am in position to have my own plot of land. I will build, be independent and avoid the issue where people in my community keep pushing me out of their land.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so anxious and happy. Thankfully I prayed together with my children.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent most of my first transfer Ugx 1070000 to partially pay for a plot of land that I intend to complete using the next transfer.
I used some of my transfer to buy some food that I used to feed my family.
I paid off some debts that I had.
Enrolled
access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will buy my plot of land for my children because what I currently have is very small.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the after after I have done casual labour and I get something that enables my children to eat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is famine due to prolonged drought.
