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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time over 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
This financial support has enabled me get additional piece of land that is going to increase my crop production. Furthermore, I was in position to plaster and cement the floor of my house that has made me very happy because I am now sleeping in clean house. Before receiving this transfer, I didn't have hope of completing my house and getting additional piece of land since the money I got went to pay school fees and buying foodstuffs.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well to give me cash that I have spent to plaster my house and getting additional acre of land. GiveDirectly has only done me well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I lent out UGX 1,500,000 in exchange of an acre of land and bought bricks that I intend to use for constructing a separate house for my children.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($460 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My daily life has changed in that, I have been relieved from the debt I got for treating my spouse which has given me a peace of mind now. Furthermore, I have owned new clothes and I am very confident among people in my community. I am also planning to renovate my house soon which will make me sleep in comfortable house. Prior to receiving this cash transfer, I didn't have enough money to settle the debt that we had and to renovate my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer, I became very happy because my plan of renovating my house was going to be attained.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first to purchase a trips of aggregate and a trip of sand that I intend to use for renovating my house.I also bought clothes and paid off a debt and school fees for my child in secondary.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will pay for my children's school fees and build a better house for our family. The house we are currently living in is not in good shape so this will have simplified our shelter issues. If there is any balance left I will buy some cows for agriculture.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon because it is the time I have to sit with my children and joke around. This excites me even when am not feeling well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is illness. This sickness puts me down occassionally and limits my input towards contributing to the household's livelihood.
