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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time 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 diffferent in that I now stay in my own land, I got farm land and am happy.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly did well to give me money. There is really nothing that they are not doing well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on purchase of land for agriculture at 1, 400,000ugx. I bought household items (a mattress, kitchen utensils and a pair of bed sheets) with the balance.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($465 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness, for owning a better house structure, unlike before, we used used to sleep in a poor state structure.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved my money, i felt so happy because it will help me acquire my own land.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a piece of land, bought iron sheets and built a house in our new location in the village.
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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 am faced with is inadequacy of farm land.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up healthy, and my children are also healthy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to complete the construction of my house, buy a piece of land and buy household items.
