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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 now different in that, I own a plot of land where I'm going to build my home. Currently, I'm staying in my parents home where I don't have a right to inherit family land according to culture.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
According to me, GiveDirectly has brought improvement in my life through the unconditional cash transfers I received. There is nothing bad that it has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have used my second transfer for completing the payment of a plot of land, buying a mattress, a water pipe, food and paying my children's school fees.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($460 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 the constant happiness that I feel seeing that unlike before, I now have where to cultivate freely and then soon I will own land.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy that I got out of bed and thanked God for such an opportunity.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay a debt of Ugx 220000; Hired farm lands at Ugx 300000.
I then used some of my transfer to buy some householditems such as bed, utensils, Clothing, and food for feeding my family.
I am now saving up Ugx 1000000 that I plan to add up with the second transfer to buy a plot of land.
Enrolled
access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be in position to buy a piece of land that I can settle inn.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my children are playing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to buy a piece of land where I can establish my own home.
