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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time over 6 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 have been in position to build an iron roofed house which I couldn't build before receiving this transfer, and I have also owned better bedding and clothes that I didn't have before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly has done well to give me cash directly which has enabled me build an iron roofed house, and Give Directly has not done anything bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for purchasing cement,plaster sand and a window plus paying for construction labour. I also bought beddings and clothes for my self.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the fact that I now have my own iron roofed house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was very happy that I decided to call GD the next day to thank them.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent all my first transfer to buy some building materials that helped me to even build my house. This because I had gotten tired of buying grass and renovating every year. Now I am relived from that.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is inadquency of money to cater for my children's educational needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning time is my happiest part of the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means building an iron roofed house that will provide shelter for my household.
