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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 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?
My life is different than it would have been because I sleep and feed better than before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well uplifting people's livelihood by giving them money to acquire what they didn't have; and I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a plot land, a door, and wood.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I live a much more happier life because am stress free and have my own plot of land.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I felt very good.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying building materials for my house and a plot of land.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of money to invest in extensive agricultural production.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon is my happiest part of the day.This is usually my resting time.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means investing in agricultural production.I intend to buy land and seeds for farming.
