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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($447 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?
My life is different now than before in that I own personal land that was impossible to attain since my husband and I could not even imagine to ever have it through the farming that we do. Since my husband is an orphan and has been staying with his grand parents till now, I feel confident that this plot of land will solve most of my problems such as a place to cultivate and a home of my own. Before, my husband and I could endure insults from my in laws as we had no where to go.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well by giving me money that has enabled me to aquire land that will give me a sense of belonging.
However, GiveDirectly has done absolutely nothing bad as it only has developed people in my community.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent all my second transfer to complete payment of my plot of land. This land will act as my person property since where I am currently staying is a place I was given to take care of.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest in my daily life is that am stress free am bothered no more and hopeful that I will get my own land especially after clearing the payments with my last transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt so happy. I did not have hope of getting land of my own but Give Directly has made way for me.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying the piece of land.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will buy a plot of land to establish our family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening while resting and sharing with my husband.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of enough support for sustaining my family since we don't have land for farming.
