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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX ($440 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?
I am so happy because I was to construct a house with the cash transfers. My community accords me more respect because spent the transfers appropriately.
In the past, life was unpredictable. I had no money to construct a permanent house. I would have died without achieving my dream house. I appreciate what GiveDirectly has done in our community.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well to assist all people in the community through giving them cash transfers. It is so fascinating that I was given the opportunity to choose how to spend my cash transfers.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent all my second cash transfer to complete the construction of our house.
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 change in my daily life is that, I am happy because, I had lacked things like a permanent house, bedding and utensils that I have acquired. Life has become very simple and I live comfortably.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first cash transfer, I felt excited because I had never held such a big amount of money. I knew I would be able to build my house and make my living conditions comfortable.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer worth UGX 1,450,000 for buying bricks, timber, cement and iron sheets for building my permanent house. I spent UGX 145,000 for buying bedding, UGX 30,000 was spent on utensils and the balance of UGX 75,000 was spent on transport.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house, buy a cow that can reproduce and take care of future eventualities.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time when I have had a meal.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money that would otherwise enable me to build a better sleeping house.
