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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 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 now different in that, these transfers have enabled me to acquire an acre of land that am going to use for agriculture. Unlike in the past when I never had one.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give directly has done well by giving out cash transfers to the poor which is enabling them to achieve their dreams. However, on the other hand, Gd has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to deposit on an acre of land I'm purchasing.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm able to pay school fees children. It has really been hard since I'm a widow.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I was very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay a deposit of 1500,000ugx for a motorcycle and school fees for my children which costed me 200,000ugx.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means, investing in the education of my daughter who is at secondary school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon time is my happiest part of the day.This is usually my resting time.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of enough money to cater for my daughters' educational needs.
