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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time over 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 in that we have food to feed the family and the plot of land I acquired I utilise it for agriculture. My family would not have survived this famine and hunger if it was not the good of give directly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly did well to give us cash transfers that helped our families alot. On the otherhand there is nothing wrong that give directly has done so far.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying one cow and clearing the outstanding part payment on my plot of land.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($458 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I have been able to acquire for myself a plot of land.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I felt very happy
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the whole of my first transfer to deposit for the plot of land am buying.
Enrolled
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 lack of money to cater for the needs of the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time when my family has had a meal.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i Will be able to buy livestock, cater for the education needs of my children.
