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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($449 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?
I am happy because I bought a plot of land that I intend to build a commercial house. Had I not received this transfer, my life would have been so miserable and poverty striken.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well when it gives people cash transfers. On the other hand there is nothing bad that I can say about GiveDirectly so far.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 600,000 ugx to clear a debt and 1,000,000 ugx to pay off the balance of money on the land that I had acquired.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 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 that, agriculture which is a source of food and income for the family has been made easier, with the bulls I bought its going to be possible for me to plouhg and plant crops in time , in so doing eradicating famine in my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I became very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my money for purchasing two bulls at 1,500,000UGX and balance I bought a mattress at 82,000UGX, clothings for my children plus my husband and food for the family.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have a plan of buying more land for farming
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evenings when chatting with my friends and in- laws
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I LAck basic life necessities like food and clothings
