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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($441 USD)
access_time almost 6 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 so peaceful now because I was able to acquire a plot of land and property. This would have not been possible had I missed out on the cash transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly did well to give us cash transfers that have helped me alot. We did not have enough land and we were on tension since the land owner was threatening to chase us away. On the other hand I do not see anything that give Directly has not done well so far.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase two cows worth 1,000,000 ugx. I also bought a plot of land worth 400,000 ugx and 100,000 ugx was spent on my spouse's medical bills. I also bought a solar panel and battery worth 100,000 ugx.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time 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 my standard of life. For example owning the household items has made my life different.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money, I felt happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a bull that will help me in ploughing.
I also used it to pay fees for my children such that they may have a bright future
I then bought some household items. Such as beddings and utensils.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is inadquency of money to build an iron roof house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning time is my happiest part of the day.This is usually when i wake up healthy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means building an iron roofed house and buying scholastic materials for my daughter who is studying in primary seven.
