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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time over 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 different in that, I have been in position to construct a commercial house that is currently left with only roofing, which I believe while be done at the end of this year after selling my agricultural produce. Once the house is complete, it's going to help me generate money for my children's education. Prior to receiving this money, I didn't have enough money to start up with the construction much as I had bought a few bricks, it would have taken me over 3 years for the house to reach its current level.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well to give me cash that I have used to construct an commercial house. GiveDirectly has only helped me nothing bad on my side.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent all my second transfer to purchase construction materials ( cement, bricks, sand, aggregate, iron bars) and to pay construction workers.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($462 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I live every day relaxed and happy because I'm constructing a commercial house. Previously, I relied on agricultural produce in order to raise money for building. I failed to raise enough money hence making it difficult for me to complete the house I started constructing six years ago.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the transfer. For I was confident of completing my commercial house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the whole of my first transfer on building materials i.e cement, timber, bricks, sand, gravel stones and metal wires to be used for the construction of my commercial 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 shall be able to educate my children. I shall use the transfers to pay school fees for my girl studying Bukedea secondary school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of day is morning ,while feeding my turkeys. I like matching how they enjoy feeds.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money for paying my girl's school fees and buying a piece of land to farm.
