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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($451 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 in a way that, I'm now very happy because I can treat myself and I own a plot of land which I could not have before since I was just staying in someone's home with my children. I would not have managed in my life to own a plot of and if I never received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well by enabling people to acquire permanent structures, Livestock and plots of land. Secondly GD staff have good humanitarian hearts, they follow selection criteria and procedures while helping recipients. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer on purchasing a plot of land at UGX 1,000,000, treatment at UGX 150,000, food ( sugar, beans,cassava flour,meat) at UGX 110,000, building materials
timber at UGX 200,000 and bricks at UGX 183,000.
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 now have a peace of mind because I purchased a piece of land that I plan on building house for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay medical bills at 130,000ugx, iron sheets at 365,000ugx, plot of land at 1,000,000ugx ,a bed at 40,000ugx, food at 165,000ugx.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy a piece of land that I can settle inn.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the morning when I wake up healthy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of land.
