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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
4664420 UGX ($1208 USD)
access_time 9 months ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I want to build a house in my new plot of land
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD works very well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought a piece of land and paid for my children's school fees.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
2339550 UGX ($615 USD)
access_time 11 months ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I WAS JUST FROM THE GARDEN, WHEN I GOT MY PHONE I REALISED THERE WAS A MESSAGE FROM GIVEDIRECTLY. I WAS SO HAPPY.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE IN MY LIFE IS THE JOY AND HAPPINESS GIVEDIRECTLY HAS TRANSFER HAS BROUGHT TO MY LIFE
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I SPENT MOST OF MY TRANSFER ON A COW BECAUSE I KNOW IN CASE OF ANYTHING I CAN SELL IT OFF AND USE THE MONEY TO BUY LAND
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access_time over 1 year ago
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
I shall purchase a plot of land in Buwangani at $1072, Best of all, there are no landslides to worry about, which is a huge relief. To get started on building my dream home, with $309 to purchase high-quality iron sheets and timber for construction. I want to ensure that my house is sturdy and built to last. I also have big plans for my vegetable business. With $496 in capital, I am eager to expand and supply a variety of produce to different markets. I have my eye on growing tomatoes, bitter berries, and other in-demand crops that I know will sell well.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Just like any other. I was going about my usual business
It started with a sudden change in my daughter's behavior. She seemed agitated and restless, and then she started undressing. I was completely taken aback and had no idea what was happening. Watching my daughter struggle with mental illness was one of the most difficult things I've ever had to go through. In November, my daughter had stabilized, and the doctors said she was ready to resume school. I remember the feeling of relief and joy that washed over me. It was like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
This year has been particularly challenging for me, as I have not been able to harvest any coffee, which is my main source of income. As a result, my children are being chased for school fees, and I am constantly worried about how I am going to provide for them. I have always wanted to boost my vegetable business, no money to invest in it.I know that it can change our lives for the better.
To make matters worse, my area is prone to landslides, which makes my house flood whenever it rains, and I have to constantly repair the damages caused by the flooding.
