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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($455 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer to buy a plot of land worth 1,000,000 UGX and I also bought house hold items like chairs, a suitcase , and this transfer also enabled me to pay my children's school fees. I have a balance which is helping take care of my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
If it was not for Givedirectly, I would not have acquired my own land. I would still be begging people for land to cultivate. I am very happy that Givedirectly sent me this cash transfer.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is much better now than before when I had no land. I used to live like a stranger but when i received the cash transfer my life changed drastically, I feed well, I own my land where I can cultivate my crops without any worry.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($474 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer 1,700,000 ugx plus my personal addition to 2,000,000 ugx on buying a plot of land.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money, I felt so happy that my plan for getting a plot for my children was successful.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, since I have aquired my plot of land, I now have a peace of mind than before.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of money. This even makes me not to plan because even if I did, there is no money to work it out for example I would be owning atleast a cow by now but because I can not afford, I don't have.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when i realise good yieds from my garden. What makes it really good is that I can be able to sell the harvest and get money to plan for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will be able to buy a piece of land to farm, build a house where I can sleep in as I leave the one am currently sleeping in for children to occupy since they are growing.
This money will also help me to pay school fees for my children.
