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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($453 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 different in that there is a great change in my lifestyle as I am able to dress, feed and sleep well.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well by enabling me to own a piece of gardening land that I would never be able to have.
However, givedirectly has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of my second transfer for completing payment of land that I had started paying using the first transfer.
I also used some for treatment and buying some clothing
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($461 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 now I sleep comfortably because I own a bed and mattress compared to before when I had no bed but a small mattress.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money,I felt very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to purchase household goods (mattress,bed,curtains,utensils) at 180,000ugx and the balance of the transfer we plan to buy a piece of land for farming.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money; I will buy more land to increase my scale of farming
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon upon finalising most of my daily roles.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge is lack of enough land for farming
