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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time 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 if I had not received cash transfer from GiveDirectly in that, I have acquired a plot of land that I intend to construct my home. Before I acquired a plot of land, we were staying in a very crowded place with a lot of moral decay and family wrangles among households. I am happy because that will soon be history.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly had done well in proper community engagement before the transfer is sent. This enlightens the community before money is sent in order to minimize risks of theft by fraud stars. I do not see what GiveDirectly had failed to do well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer worth UGX 1,000,000 for completing payment of a plot of land to build my home. The balance of UGX 632,000, I spent it on buying a solar panel in order to provide light, a radio, bed sheets, clothes, food and I paid tuition for my children.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest the difference in my daily life is that, I have been able afford a plot of land and other assets that I couldn't afford in the past hence an improved standard of living.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt very excited.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on a plot land at 1100000ugx , radio set at 250000ugx and solar panel of 140000ugx. I also bought beddings at 145000ugx and spent the balance on food.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to build a permanent iron-roofed house for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moments is in the afternoon after lunch, neighbours visit me and we chat and joke.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is inadequacy of money to enable me get some basic needs and build iron-roofed house for my family.
