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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($450 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 in that, I live a stress free life because I own land and livestock. A day never passes without me testifying to some one about the good things that the GiveDirectly transfers have done. I used to be a laughing stock in my community because I was very poor. This left me in stress and it almost claimed my life because I never knew peace in my life. In addition, the land I lived in was for my in law but my self esteem has been restored when I bought my own land.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has improved my standard of living with the unconditional cash transfer it gave me. However, I haven't seen anything bad that it has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to buy livestock and household goods such as utensils, clothing among others.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($462 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My daily life has totally improved in that, I live a more happier life. I never had my own plot of land because I didn't have money to buy one.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was too excited together with all my family when I received the money. I knew it would enable me acquire a plot of land.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a plot of land worth Ugx 1000000 and I'm planning to build a house with the remaining balance of the transfer.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money I will buy land and settle well with my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon after doing my work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of land for agriculture which is our main income generating activity.
