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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($441 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I reeived my second transfer, I used 500,000ugx for treating my brother who was sick and the balance of 1,133,000ugx, I intend to use for completing the construction of my permenent house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has done well by giving unconditional cash transfer. I do not see what Give Directly had not done well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different that in I had not received cash transfer in that, I am now a happy person in my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first transfers, I used it for buying ten bags of cement worth 385,000ugx for building my permanent house, I paid for labour worth 600,000ugx and the balance of 715,000ugx, am still using for purchasing some materials that are lacking.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my first transfer, I felt so happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have less stress since I am constructing a permanent house that we shall stay in.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of money for building ironroofed house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the is afternoon,at this time am engaged in "Ajono" business.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy ironroofed house that my family will sleep.
