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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($441 USD)
access_time almost 6 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, I have been able to build for myself a permanent house to live in since I used to stay in a dilapidated structure.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give directly hss done well in bringing development to our community and there is nothing bad that Gd has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my whole of the second transfer for building a good permanent house for myself.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I feel relieved off the load and demands of my household.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my first transfers, I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my transfers, I withdrew it but not yet spent. I intend to spend it for purchasing two bulls and a cow in order to help in ploughing and food production respectively
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of money for buying land to culitivate.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is afternoon. This is when i haven got what my children eat.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy land for agricultural activities. My family lacks land to plant crops and each season i realise little or no harvest.
