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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time almost 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 much comfortable than it was in the past. For instance I constructed a three roomed house with the second cash transfers. This is a miracle to me because I never thought I would sleep under an iron roofed house. I knew I would die sleeping under a thatched house. I am very grateful to GiveDirectly for transforming our lives.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done what no other organization has done. Not even the government has done what GiveDirectly has especially by delivering what they promised with no strings attached. I like the fact that they delivered the cash transfers directly to the poor.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent all the second transfer to construct a three roomed house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($462 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference that am about to get in my life is an iron roofed house. I am currurently sleeping in a grass thatched house with a leaking roof. I am also getting weaker because of age and currently having difficulty to work. On the other hand, thatch has become scarse. To me constructing an iron roofed house will be the greatest achievement.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved the transfer, I felt happy. I used to admire people's iron roofed houses. Now that I have the money, I will construct my own.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying bricks at UGX 700,000. I have not yet spent UGX 1,000,000, I intend to use it on purchase of household item, other construction materials and paying for labor.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to build an iron roofed house and buy a piece of land for cultivation.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am healthy and I know I was able to accomplish my tasks of the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is sickness.
I am living with HIV/AIDS and I am sick most of the time
