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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($449 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($462 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The mere fact that I received this money put a big smile to my face as it has enabled me t build my permanent house. I am now planning to move into my house without worrying about the leakage in case of rain.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
As I was awoke breast feeding my baby, I heard a message on my phone and checked. It was mobile money from GiveDirectly. At that very moment I felt really happy that I immediately put the baby away and thanked God for this message that I could not get to sleep till morning. I knew my dream of having a permanent house had come true.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my entire first transfer Ugx 1700000 to buy all building materials such as bricks, sand, cement, timber, iron sheets, door, food and paying labor that helped in building my house to completion. However, some housing materials (timber) worth Ugx 70000 was stolen but I replaced it.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I am going to build an iron roof house because the thatch house I am having is linking.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I have finished to lunch.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is little or no food because the husband has low income to maintain the family.
