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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($442 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My living standards have improved ever since I received the cash transfers. I acquired nice house hold items such as ( two mattresses, chairs and utensils) which have made my home presentable in case I receive visitors. In addition to this, I purchased a motorcycle that is earning daily income.
Earlier in time,I had old broken utensils and I had no chairs for visitors. The children used to sleep on a small mattress which was uncomfortable. I am very delighted that GiveDirectly sent us the cash transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has so far done well to support the people financially by sending them cash transfers. These cash transfers have transformed the community.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I topped up the second cash transfer to the first transfer and purchased a motorcycle. I also purchased household items such as mattresses, curtains, sauce pans, utensils and chairs.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I'm now going to construct an iron roofed house for my self and I will get relieved from the disturbance of termites that destroy grass thatch.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt happy, I thanked God for the money and asked him to continue blessing GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for making bricks that I intend to use for constructing an iron roofed house. I also bought other materials (30 iron sheets, cement). I purchased curtains, a pair of bed sheets, a cloth and groundnut seeds that I have already planted.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will build a house and buy some household items.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening because i will have finnished all the work and we shall have finnished eating most of our meals.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is the problem of poor accommodation. The house is too small and we share with the children.
