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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($452 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for constructing an iron roofed house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has done well to give people money that have eradicated poverty in our village, I have not seen anything bad with Give Directly.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that, I have built an iron roofed house, that I couldn't have built had I not recieved this transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the whole of my first transfer on constructing for myself a permanent house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, first and far most I trembled. This is because I had never held such a huge a mount of money before but I later calmed down with abundance of joy overflowing in my heart.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I'm now much more happier because this transfer has rescued me from the dilapidated structure I used to stay in.
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access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of enough money to construct an iron roof house in my compound .
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning after having a word of prayer.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means building a comfortable shelter for my household.
I intend to use this money to construct an iron roof house that will provide shelter and also beautify my compound.
