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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($447 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is better because the GiveDirectly transfer has enabled me to construct an iron roofed house, buy a bed, a mattress, bed sheets, clothes and a cow, being an old man I feel safe now. Before I got money I worried a lot because my hut was leaking.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well to give me money that I put into proper use and has relieved me from poverty. There is nothing they have done bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for buying a cow, a bed, a mattress, bedsheets and clothes.
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.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have built an iron roofed house which I stay in currently. Previously, I didn't have my own house, I have been staying with relatives for 15 years after returning from Budaka.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my transfer, I became very happy because I had a plan to construct an iron roofed house this money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase 3 trips of brick, 2 trips of sand, 5 pieces of iron sheets, timber and nails that have been used for constructing an iron roofed house.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will build a decent house for myself and also buy some goats.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up without any physical or mental pain.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is the agony I go through after my wife left me and she went to elope with another man.
