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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($453 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 because I own an acre of land which will enable me farm in large quantities. Previously, I had only one garden which limited my farming thus affecting food production for the family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well to bring development in my family for instance I now own an acre of land for Agriculture. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer to complete to pay for an acre of land worth UGX 1,250,000, renovating my grass thatched house worth UGX 300,000, rented land to for Agriculture worth UGX 82,000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I'm able to meet my daily needs as opposed to the days when I never had money in my hands.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I saw the message in phone and heard my neighbours speaking that Gd money had been sent, I had to confirm by checking my account balance. And when I saw the money, I felt very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent Ugx1000000 of my first transfer as a deposit on an acre of land I'm buying. I used Ugx500000 for renovating my thatched houses and I'm planning to spend the balance on food.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy oxen to help me in ploughing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning after I wakeup, I pray to God and that gives me joy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is lack of oxen for agriculture because in most cases those with oxen will only release their oxen to people like me when it is dry and you can not plough.
