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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
4664420 UGX ($1197 USD)
access_time 8 months ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Recipient plans to get more money so he can construct in the land he bought
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
We are just happy because GD delivers
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Bought a plot of land
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
2339550 UGX ($614 USD)
access_time 10 months ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was at home then I saw a message, rushed to withdraw and immediately bought 2 cows
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have hope that when i get the second transfer, I will sell the cows and add up to buy land
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Livestock
Enrolled
access_time over 1 year ago
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
Once I receive this transfer I plan to buy land and move to safe place that is disaster free especially during the rainy season.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I received $ 2.68 from the casual work of planting onion, for food and this brought me great joy because I was able to provide a meal for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am facing the challenge of having adequate funds to feed my family. I work so hard but yet I find it hard to get enough finances to feed my family and also meet the necessary needs of life.
