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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($451 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 was so poor and but right now my status of living have changed thanks to give directly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
i felt so happy when i saw the cash in my phone.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
i spent my whole transfer to buy a motorcycle.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($447 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, having my own plot of land as a sence of pride and belonging.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money, I felt very excited and happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a plot of land at 720,000 ugx. Being a bastered, I had no place of my own so I decided that getting my own would give me a sence of pride.
I am planning to buy a cow at 730,000 ugx probably as investment.
Saving the balance start buying some building materials that I will combine with my next transfer to build my house
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which i face is lack of enough land for ploughing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening after work I go and relax with friends
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means helping my self to get money to buy plot of land for my Children.
