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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($441 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?
I now own land
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
They Good customer care
What did you spend your second transfer on?
Bought land @ 1900000
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means buying a plot where we will build a house to save us from renting.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when i make sales from my charcoal at the end of the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is raising money for rent for our landlord who is completely impatient given the fact that we run a small profit business.
