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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($452 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 life is different in that, I'm now happy that I have built my permanent structure which I could not have done if I never received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well by helping people build permanent strictures in my village. GiveDirectly has not done anything bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer to purchase building materials ( sand, bricks ) at UGX 683,000, labour at UGX 300,000, food at UGX 200,000, gift UGX 280,000and transport UGX 170,000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($461 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have a lot of happiness to an extent that even the body pains i had have disappeared.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy because when i reflect on my life it was so hard.
And i also thanked God so much for bring GD.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my transfer on house construction (1700000) ugx
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will build a residential house and house hold items.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When I am healthy and able to meet basic needs
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am very sickly and I have always spent a lot to treat myself
