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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($449 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 better because I have built permanent house which I will soon be sleeping in it after fixing the doors. Before, I used to sleep in leaking hut.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well by helping me of build permanent house and acquire treatment for my children. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent on purchasing building materials ( iron sheets, timber, nails) worth UGX 1,328,000, paid labour worth UGX 300,000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my standard of living has greatly improved. This is because I got a better accommodation for myself as compared to the dilapidated structure I used to stay in previously.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt very happy because I knew that I would now build for myself a better house to stay in.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the whole of my first transfer for purchasing building materials that I used for constructing a permanent house.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to build a house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is especially in the evening when Iam listening to the radio while seated together with my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is when my children frequently fall sick which is too costly interms of paying medical bills.
