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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($449 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Although I spent my entire second transfer to buy land which will help to expand my farming, my first transfer was used to develop my life style in terms of feeding, educating my children and beautifying my house which has made my life currently to be healthly as I have timely meals, comfortable living as I purchased household items, and educated my children. Before getting this transfer, I had a small business of buying and selling g.nuts that I relied on for every financial need. This money was never enough as I to get into borrowing money to cater for some needs.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well by bringing financial help to my home which has enabled me to cater for some needs.
However, GiveDirectly in my opinion has done nothing wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my entire second transfer Ugx 1632000 to buy land.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($462 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I repaid a bank loan at once, my mind is at peace and I am generally happy. I have also acquired utensils and clothes. Previously, the loan was stressing and there was no reliable source of money for paying it.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt happy in my heart because It was going to help me clear the loan that stressed me.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for paying a bank loan of UGX 1,000,000. I have purchased kitchen utensils and clothes. I still have UGX 600,000 which I intend to use for renovating my grass thatched houses.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This transfers i intend to spend on buying land for farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I normally meet and talk with neigbours in the afternoon and It makes happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face currently is lack of money for educating my children.
