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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($449 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?
I now own a plot of land. This is the very place where I am planning to settle with my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The idea I giving us the help in form of money/cash has helped so much. I was able to meet my dream of buying a plot if land.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought a plot of land at 1600000
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The big difference is that I Now have hope of building my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because at that time I saw chances of getting out of a rental.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid 1600000/= as part of the money required to clear for the plot of land, treatment 60000/=, rent 30000/=, feeding 10000/= totaling to 1700000/=.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is living with a chronic illness where by my throat pains and swells to a point that I am unable to speak. This complication happens to be a monthly thing for a month can't go by without my throat swelling. I tried visiting the hospital but I was told it couldn't be treated.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when my family and i wake up alive and healthy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means being able to construct our own house since we are currently renting. I will also be able to pay school fees for my children with out having to go through financial struggle thanks to this money.
