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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
4664420 UGX ($1250 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I hope to build a
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has given us all the money promised and has not asked anything from us
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I first bought bought land in Bubunji center for relocation.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
2339550 UGX ($637 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was at home in the house, I was so happy, I immediately started planning for the money when I received it.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My family's Future is bright now, I can afford to buy salt and sugar when it gets done in the home, I paid my children's school fees.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought a cow and a bull.
Enrolled
access_time 2 years ago
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
My plan is to first relocate my family to a safe place like in Namatiale where land is flat. I also intend to buy a calf and raise it to provide milk and income for my family through selling milk such that I can be able to pay school fees for my remaining young child.
What is the happiest part of your day?
It was a harvest season these past six months and the coffee harvest has been good amd made me happy. I was at least able to meet my basic needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My family and I are currentlt facing financial challenges because of the low income . I have for long wished to relocate my household to a safe area but have been financially constrained and as a result, I am taking the risk of living with them here even when it's very risky.
