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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time over 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Previously, we were staying at our uncle's piece of land, my spouse didn't have land of his own. When we received our first transfer, we decided to deposit for a piece of land and upon getting the second transfer, it enabled us complete payment of the land. We have moved to our piece of land and the money that remained was spent to buy household items that helped us start up life in our new home.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well to give me cash that I spent for my a piece of land that I have built my home.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay for a piece of land, purchased household items, a hen, 2 Jerry cans, a solar and paid for transport.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness to have acquired land to live in and cultivate.This is after my in-laws asked us to leave.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
That moment I received my money, I heard a message, read it and got joy, because I have never held such amount of money in my life.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
My first transfer was spent to buy a piece of land in another village, and little balance spent to buy a few clothes and food.
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access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i faced in life is lack of proper tender care. My parents separated ,the dad that remained with us was imprisoned so life became a curse to me and the all family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is during afternoon hours. This is when i chatt with my spouse and co.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My family shall buy a plot of land and oxen to be used for cultivation with the transfers.
