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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($449 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 different than it would have been because I have an iron sheet roofed house that will house me, resting from the burdens that come with sleeping under a grass thatched house especially during a rainy season. This money has also enabled my children to attend school. Before, my children would spend most the time at home during school days because we didn't have money.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well giving me money that has enabled build an iron sheet roofed house and brings joy in my life. There's nothing it hasn't done well in my opinion.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
My second transfer was spent to buy building materials such as cement, sand, bricks, iron sheets, timber to construct an iron sheet roofed 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 difference in my daily life is that, I'm a happy person. This is because, this transfer has enabled me to start the construction of my permanent which will save me from the problems of the current house that usually leaks whenever it rains.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I learnt that money was sent to me, I felt very happy. Although by then I was down due to an illness but I felt like ululating just like the other community members who did so.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on brick making at Ugx535000, two trips of sand at Ugx110000 and iron sheets at Ugx632000. I bought timber at Ugx266000, three bags of cement at ugx84000 and other building materials at Ugx55000.
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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.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when my children are healthy and they are playing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is sickness.
I have a child who has been passing out blood in urine for close to two years now.
Whatever little harvest I get is sold in order to get money to take care of medical bills and transport costs.
