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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time over 6 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 different than it would have been because am happy to have land to cultivating food for the family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well has uplifted people's standard of living by giving them money to acquire what they didn't have; and nothing it hasn't done well .
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a piece of land for cultivation.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($452 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to hire land to plant cassava in another village due to water floods in my village, bought clothes, two mattresses, and the balance being reserved for feeding.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved the money, i was so happy, and i thanked God for bringing givedirectly to us.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is, i now dress and sleep comfortably than before.
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access_time almost 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am faced with is inadequacy of food because there is limited piece of land and also the nature of the place.
As long as it is a rainy season, water gets stagnant and this does not support farming thus low yields in the end.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time when i am with other people.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i Will be able to buy a piece of land, build an iron roofed house, buy household items and a cow for milk.
