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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX ($440 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Though I am still staying in my grass thatched house, my life is different now in that I feel so happy and stress free because I am building my permanent house. Before, a mere thought of renovating the grass thatched house would give me a lot of stress as getting grass was a night mare.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well by giving me money that has enabled me to build my house which will relieve me from the issue of renovating my grass thatched house yearly.
However, GiveDirectly has greatly improved my village standard and I see nothing bad with it.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I am saving up my money as I plan to spend my second transfer to buy more building materials such as ironsheets, timber, a door, windows and cement that I will use to complete my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have peace of mind, sleep well without stress about how the following day will be for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was so happy because this is a blessing that will help me build an iron sheet roofed house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy building materials such as bricks, sand, cement, paid labour for constructing an iron sheet roofed house, and bought food as well.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will build a permanent house for myself.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening while resting
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggiest hardship in my life is lack of enough support for my welfare given my old age.
