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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($449 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 in that, I bought an acre of land and paid my children's tuition. In the past, I had only two acres of land that couldn't produce enough food for my big family. In addition, I solely relied on stone quarrying as a source of income and it didn't make enough money for me to pay my children's fees.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly in my opinion, has enabled me to achieve a lot of things like renovating my house, pay my children's tuition and acquire land among others. On the other hand, nothing bad has been done by GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to renovate my house and to pay my children's tuition.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have acquired my gardens which I'm going to plant my crops in large quantities to sustain my family. Before I had 2 gardens only which were not enough to plant different types of crops.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt happy because I got money and I was sure of clearing the debt which I had with the owner of the gardens wanted to acquire .
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to purchase my gardens at UGX 1,700,000.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to further my children's education and also recover my land back since some time back I gave out some piece of land as a loan security to someone within this community.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is especially during lunch time when I am satisfied.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is my children's education which is very expensive for my household.
