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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($452 USD)
access_time almost 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 than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I have managed to construct an Iron roofed house for my self, I tried to look for money that would enable me do that before but all my efforts were futile.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly did well to give me money that has raised my living standards, they also did well not to ask for any bribes and thank you payments from us. I have not seen any problem with the way they are doing their work.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for buying construction materials, food, household items and for paying the builders.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($469 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness for I am going to be sleeping in an iron sheet roofed house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy iron sheets, sand, cement for building a house, bought a mattress, bed-sheets, and food.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house.
I sleep in a leaking house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when I am seated with my parents-in-law.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with lack of oxen to support my cultivation activity.
