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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($455 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The most significant change in my life is that, I have gained self-esteem because I have acquired a plot of my own. Before, I was staying my sister's plot of land which kept my self esteem low.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly's cash transfer is one of the best because they offer un conditional cash transfers to the poor, it's upto an individual to decide how best to support his/ her family.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent UGX 1600000 for buying a plot of land in order to construct for commercial purpose. I spent UGX 32000 for buying food and leisure.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I'm so happy in that I will be bringing a spouse soon because of GD transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received my first transfer.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought livestock @920000ugx, household items @260000ugx, a bicycle @220000ugx and I have saved 300000 ugx.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Getting this money means am going to own build a permanent houses for my self. God bless Givedirectly
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am always happiest in the evenings while charting with my friends.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My current hardship is lack of a wife. I want to marry so that I become a complete man.
