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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($441 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 different than it would have been in a way that I now sleep comfortably because I built a house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly does well in fullfilling their promises to us and giving us hope in life
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a plot of land at 1,600,000shs, the rest I spent I buying food at home
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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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 food because of shortage of land for farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is the afternoon when we get food because it comes once in the whole day
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money wil help to construct a new house because the current house am leaving in is bad coditions. This money wil also help to improve on standards of leaving because I will be to get the baisic needs in my household.
