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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time over 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 has changed in that, I have been in position to purchase a plot of land for my family. I am planning to construct a commercial house for doing my business(shop) and rent out one side. Previously, I wouldn't raise the money to buy a plot of land much as I had a desire to acquire one.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well to give me cash that has enabled me acquire a plot of land that I am going to develop. GiveDirectly has not done anything bad on my side.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for purchasing a plot of land at UGX 1,000,000. UGX 600,000 I used for making and burning bricks that I intend for constructing a commercial house for doing business and renting. Saved UGX 32,000 for future use.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 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 am happy and dressed in good clothes.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my cash transfer, I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer worth 1,700,000ugx for buying a bull worth 855,000ugx to help us in ploughing since we had one already. I again paid a debt of 450,000ugx and regained ownership of an acre of land that we had mortgaged. I bought clothes for children, my spouse and my self including a mattress and bedsheets worth 295,000ugx. The balance of 100,000ugx, we are using for paying for labour for making bricks.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Iam happy that am going to receive the money. We are going to buy Ox-plough and the Oxen to help ease Agriculture. And this will totally change our lives.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When i have got money.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
There was a time i was sick, i had a tooth problem that needed operation and there was no money. So i suffered in pain for a long time.
