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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($448 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 is different than it would have been in a way that I am now expecting to earn from my sugarcane plantation that I bought, it gives me hope for the future
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly does well in making sure that trustees don't defraud recipient's by making follow up
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying solar panel at 250000shs, I bought a sugarcane plantation at 1000000shs, I rented a piece of land at 200000, I bought a TV at 100000shs th remaining 50000 I bought clothes, saucepans, plates and cups
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I had a debt burden but managed to pay.
I now have my own investment in a sugarcane plantation from which I expect to reap about 1,700,000Ugsh.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy about the money. I knew I was going to handle some of my challenges.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a sugarcane plantation at 1,100,000Ugsh, I paid a debt of 250,000Ugsh and I also hired land for rice farming at 150,000Ugsh. The balance of 200,000Ugsh I bought household items like plastic chairs, clothes for myself, our baby and the spouse.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means buying a plot of land for my household and constructing my own house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening time together with my friends.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of my own house.
