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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($450 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 because i now stay on my own plot unlike before i used to stay with my parents on their small piece of land.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD has greatly improved my life because i now own apiece of land which i never had before and there is nothing bad GD has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to clear the remaining balance of money on the plot I had previously deposited for which costed me 600,000ugx,I bought a mattress at 60,000ugx, a radio at 300,000ugx and 2 piglets which costed me 80,000ugx. The balance of the money is what I'm using to cater for household necessities.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($445 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the feel of happiness and the aura that comes with it, for am now going to have a place i call my home. This is after having difficulties moving up and down trying to be accepted in my father's home.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved the money, i was happy, that is after confirming through checking my account balance.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a plot of land where i will settle, bought a bed , a mattress, and food stuff to take care of hunger.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of money for buying animals that i can use as dowry. Am single because I donot have dowry to help me get a wife.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day evenings, it's a time i take alcohol with friends.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy a plot. This plot i will buy my homestead for settlement.
