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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 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 than if I had not received cash transfers in that, I now own an acre of land that I am going to build my house to stay in after separating with my husband.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well through their approach of saturation(giving to every member of the community who qualifies to receive) which has reduced conflicts in the community. I do not see what they have not done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I sent my cash transfer worth UGX 1,633,000 for completing payment of an acre of land. I bought utensils worth UGX 73,000, I bought grass for thatching my house of UGX 50,000 and the balance of UGX 10,000 I used g buying shoes.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 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 self esteem because I have partial ownership of an acre of land and my dress code has improved.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer, I felt a lot of joy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first transfer, a deposited 1,500,000ugx for an acre of farm land, the balance of 200,000ugx I used for buying clothes and ground nut seeds for planting next year.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am faced with is staying home as a separated case.
Members of the family are not happy with me the fact that I came back home with a boy child.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in evening when I move to the centre and meet other members of the community.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy a piece of land that i will settle in.
