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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($451 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?
My entire life, I had never hoped that I would ever ever construct a permanent house. However,I am very happy that these cash transfers have enabled us construct a house which is at ring beam level. Life is much better in that I also acquired a large fertile plot of farm land which will boost the family food supply.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to fulfill their promise of sending us the cash transfers without requesting for payment of any kind.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second cash transfer to hire a piece of farm land worth UGX 600000. I bought iron sheets worth UGX 500000 and ring beam rods worth UGX 250000 and cement worth UGX 43000. I bought clothes and a mattress worth UGX 200000. I also repaired a motorcycle.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($458 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life is better now, I have managed to raise the wall for an Iron roofed house which I will complete after receiving my last transfer. I am feeling happy and proud because this money has saved me from the burden of renovating the grass thatched house after every two years.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the mobile money message, I became so excited. It was mid- night but sleep disappeared and the night became longer yet I wanted the morning to come so soon.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying kitchen utensils and construction materials that I used for raising a wall of an iron roofed house.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money I will be able to construct an iron roof house and rent land for agriculture.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wakeup when I am not sick as well as my family members.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is limited land for agriculture yet its what we depend on.
