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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($449 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 much better and comfortable. I have transformed from sleeping on the floor to sleeping on a comfortable bed. I have also acquired a plot of land . These could have been impossible to achieve with in a short period of time. I appreciate GiveDirectly for the cash transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well to send us cash transfers to enabled the purchase of various property such as land and household items. There is no conflict whatsoever connected to GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of the second cash transfer to complete the purchase of a plot and the balance was spent on the purchase of two beds,utensils ,school uniforms and a wooden door.
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.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now own a plot of land which I never thought I would have got if I never got the transfer. I'm planning to build commercial in future which will generate income in my family. In the past, I had no plot of land though I had tried to cultivate.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received money from GiveDirectly, I felt very happy because I had never held such an a mount of money in my entire life.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a plot of land worth UGX 1,500,000. I'm to build a commercial house. I also bought clothes worth UGX 150,000 and food ( meat, rice) worth UGX 50,000.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I get this money, I will complete the construction of the house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon after lunch.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the illness of chronic Ulcers.
