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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($447 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 in that I now own a cow, got farm land on mortgage. I will also cultivate a variety of crops come the rainy season unlike before when I had only one acre of land .
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly did well to give me money that I used to acquire a cow and farm land. There is nothing they are doing wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for buying a cow at UGX 800,000, household items of UGX 100,000. I got land on mortgage at UGX 500,000. I paid a debt of UGX 100,000. I gave my husband UGX 100,000. I spent UGX 10,000 on transport and the balance for buying food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 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'm very optimistic because of the land I'm purchasing. This is because it will increase food production for my family hence food security.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the whole of my second transfer to deposit on an acre of land that I'm purchasing at 3200000ugx.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house.
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 inadequacy of farm land hence famine.
