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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time almost 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 better in that, I cultivated enough food crops and started a business for myself. Before, I cultivated on one acre of land which couldn't yield for me enough food. In addition, I no longer rely on agriculture for everything because my shop generates for me income that I use for meeting other basic needs like medical.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well by improving my living standards through the unconditional giving they do. It has done only good without fault.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer as a start capital for my shop business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($458 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness to have acquired what I lacked like utensils, mattress and food is available unlike before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
That moment I received my money, I felt happy because this transfer will be of great use to our family.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
My first transfer was spent to buy a plot of land, household items like mattress, bed sheets, utensils, pay school fees for the child, pay hospital bill, and bought food.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, we shall use part of it to build and also complete the payment of the piece of land.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the night when am resting.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of land for agricultre.
