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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($449 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on a cow and additional building materials
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
According to me, Givedirectly has made me happy by enabling me construct an iron roofed house. There is totally nothing wrong that GiveDirectly has done.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that, I'm building a permanent house and own a cow. Previously, I faced the tough costs of renovating my thatched house annually.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($458 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought iron sheets worth UGX 290000, timber worth UGX 300000. I bought cassava worth UGX 200000. I spent UGX 250000 to buy clothes, a mattress, utensils. I am planning to spend UGX 300000 that I have saved to buy other construction materials. I spent UGX 115000 to pay debts. The balance of the cash transfer was spent on buying food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy that day because GiveDirectly had fulfilled its promise towards helping me.
In my plans, I knew the cash transfer would enable me feed and take care of the family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The cash transfer has benefited me in so many ways. I am very happy because I was able to stock enough food.
Moreso, I am so enthusiastic that the second cash transfer will enable the construction of a permanent house.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is the sickness of children with little or no money for treatment.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during day after I have provided for the family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me build an iron roofed house we have run short of thatching grass.
