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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($451 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 is different than it would have been because i have constructed house for my self and I dress better than before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well uplifting people in the community by giving us money to build houses, acquire land to cultivate crops; and i don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to complete building my house, and paid school fees.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($445 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that in the past I did not have land, however I have now acquired a plot of land and I am going to construct my own house. More so, I now have two chickens that I believe when they produce and multiply, I intend to acquire goats through barter trade and these in turn will enable me buy cows. And eventually I will be able to marry.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy because it was a blessing from Givedirectly to send me the cash transfer. It helped me alot and I was able to follow on my plan of buying a plot of land. I was so happy for this opportunity.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
After I received the cash transfer I bought a plot of land at 1,600,000 ugx and I spent 70,000 ugx on paying the land signitories, and 30,000 ugx for buying two chickens and the balance of the cash transfer I bought food for myself.
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access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of money to start up an agricultural products bussiness.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening.
This is because, i use this time to chat with my peers.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means starting up a bussiness.
My community fully depends on agriculture and i plan to take advantage of this opportunity to make money.
I intend to start buying and selling agricultural products inorder to earn a living.
