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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
4664420 UGX ($1250 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought two pieces of land so that I can be able to farm.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Everything GD does is okay.
You've done the best for me.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I want to have been able to plant and harvest from the two pieces of land
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
2339550 UGX ($647 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I purchased some construction materials such as poles, iron sheets, nails and also a cow though small in size. This has been my dream.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
We now have access to full meals a day, I have also embarked on constructing a descent and reason house that will be able to accommodate my family members and some visitors incised we are to have.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy. Actually it was a dream come true . I had already planned for it right from the time of being enrolled.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
LANDSLIDES SWEEP OUR CROPS AND THIS HAS LED TO CONSTANT LACK OF FOOD
What is the happiest part of your day?
MY FAMILY AND I HAVEN'T HAD ANY JOY BECAUSE WE DIDN'T HAVE MONEY THAT WE COULD USE TO SUSTAIN OUR LIVES
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
WE PLAN ON BUYING A PLOT OF LAND AT $533, USE $533 TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME WHERE THERE ARE NO LANDSLIDES AND THEN USE THE REST TO PAY FEES FOR OUR CHILDREN AND ALSO BUY SOME COWS AND GOATS.
