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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($455 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 now than it would have been had I not benefited because, I now stay in my piece of land that I acquired. I was able to buy a bicycle which has eased my transportation because I can reach my destination on time. In the past before receiving these transfers, My brothers together with their spouses could quarrel at me because of land. Lastly my movement was very difficult because I walked to whereever I was going on foot which has been simplified by the bicycle.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my view, GiveDirectly did so well to support me with cash which I used for buying a plot of land. In my community, People have been able to buy land, Livestock and construct houses using the transfers. According to my opinion, GiveDirectly did everything well because most of the people who were eligible for the program benefited.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to complete paying for a plot of land which is ugx 1600000. I spent ugx 4000 for transport, medical ugx 10000 and ugx 18000 for buying food.
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 life is that now I hope to construct a permanent structure on my plot of land .Secondly my movements have been eased because I own bicycle not like before when I had to foot.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money,I became very happy to get this money since I was in hardship.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to purchase a plot of land at 1,000,000ugx ,bicycle at 235,000ugx and the balance of the transfer, I plan to buy a bed , a mattress and food.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that, i will be able to construct a comfortable iron roof shelter for my household.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning time is my happiest part of the day.Waking up healthy and seeing a new day makes me happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of enough money to cater for my household daily needs.
