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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 nolonger have worries abiut having where to cultivate for for my family. I now have land whre I can grow food crops and I hope famine in my family will be a history in the nearby future
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD deed well by giving me the support in form of cash. The cash I was given has helped me realise my dream of owning owning a plot of land.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent transfer on buying a plot of land at a cost of 1500000. I also spent 123000 on clearing the school fees for my son.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am going to start a business which i did not have, my children are going to do exams as opposed to days when they were sent home for school fees.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was filled with joy on receiving the transfers.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have not yet spent the transfers but am planning to plaster our house, start a retail shop business and pay school fees for six of our children.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means developing my self by setting up a business for my house hold so that I can be getting some daily income for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is lunch time together with my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is continuous failure paying school fees for my children.
