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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time 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 than it would have been because I am pleased to have an iron sheet roofed house. Before, I used to sleep under a leaky grass thatched house which was an inconvenience during a rainy season.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well giving us money that has enabled to build iron sheet roofed houses, acquire land, and household items. There's nothing it hasn't done well in my opinion.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
My second transfer was used to buy building materials such as cement, sand, timber and iron sheets to complete constructing my house. The balance was spent to pay children's school fees and then feeding at home.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($460 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The big difference now is that I am constructing an iron roofed house that is at roofing level. I feel happy because of the level of life I'm in now. I can not wait to move out of the leaky hut.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the message, we became so happy and I huged my wife.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying 6 trips of bricks, 6 bags of cement and for paying the builders. I also used part of the transfer for paying school fees.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Givedirectly transfers will enable me build permanent iron-roofed house. This house will save me from costs involved in renovating the current grass thatched roof my family sleeps in.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moments is always in the morning when I have come back from garden and had breakfast. I get energy and relax.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is inadequate funds for providing basic needs to my children like education,food and medication since I have six school going children.
