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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?
The difference is am able to build my own house and move out of renting.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly helped us get a plot of land.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used 200000/= to clear for a plot of land, bricks 390000/=, iron sheets 260000/=, cement 90000/=, send 50000/=, vetlets 4000/=, Roofing nails 18000/=, a door and a window 100000, labour 200000/=, shaters 180000/=, and the balance was used for feeding.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now have a land where I can cultivate some food for my family. I used to hire where to cultivate but this transfer has helped me to secure my own plot of land. I hope my family will not lack food any more.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt overjoyed. I used to just read a bout miracles in the Bible but this is the day I really had to see a miracle happening in my life. I felt so happy to the extent that I could not spend more than a minute without on my account on the phone.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have bought a plot of land worthy 1,6000,000 and the remaining money is being used for home up keep.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of land for farming so I just have to rent land to cultivate crops which is really expensive and sometimes I have to beg for food from friends and family which is really challenging for me and my young children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evenings when my husband and children are back home and I get to spend some family time with them.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means economically developing myself and my home. Because I want to buy a plot of land and construct a beautiful house when I receive the transfers.
