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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($450 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 so different now, I managed to construct an iron roofed house. I wouldn't have done this if it was not for GiveDirectly. Previously, I could struggle yearly to look for grass thatch for renovating my hut which was not easy because it is scarse.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well to give me money that enabled me to construct an iron roofed house.They are doing grate and there is nothing they did bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for buying construction materials that I used for completing the construction of my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($469 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I never thought I would also sleep in a permanent house but very soon I will.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I said God thank you for remembering me because I never at one point thought I could have a chance to benefit from Give Directly. I also thanked Give Directly together we her employees for doing such a wonderful job.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have been sleeping I a very small grass thatched house but as soon as I received my first transfer from Give Directly, I together with my spouse dat down and planned on how to spend it. We quickly thought of constructing a house and we started buying building materials like iron sheets, Cement, Lime, bricks and sand. Right now my house is under construction and it has so far taken like ugx 1470000. My spouse together with me came up with a plan to buys my Parents some gifts which took Ugx 200000 and we spend ugx 30000 for buying food in our household.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to build ironroofed house for my family. This house will provide my family with better shelter for living.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is morning. I normally sing a local song that excites my child and he ends up dancing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of enough money for buying household items and other basic needs like food.
