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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($460 USD)
access_time 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 if I never recieved the transfer in that I am now able to separately settle on my own. Before I used to work for people to survive.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well by enalbing me to acquire land that I am also going to develop into my home.
However, givedirectly has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my entire second transfer on paying for a plot of land. This so because I personally have no where to stay as I was brought here by my aunt. I have been staying here and keeping her home. So its high time I also get my own place to settle.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am now happy that I have less worries about what to eat because with this cash transfer I am able to eat good food and buy new clothes. I am looking forward to marrying a wife to support me.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
That moment was my happiest because my life was sad. I was always sick and stressed.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 500,000 ugx to pay an instalment on a plot of land. I also gave my land lord a gift package of 300,000 ugx. I spent 400,000 ugx to buy household items and clothes. I have saved 500,000 ugx for future plans.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy a piece of land that I can settle in.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time when I have had a meal.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is poverty.
I am not even able to provide for myself.
