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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time 6 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 now different in that, I have been I have been able to build a better permanent house that I couldn't have managed since I used to sleep in a very dilapidated structure.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give directly has done well in giving money to the poor and there is totally nothing bad that Gd has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials for completing my permanent house. I'm planning to use the balance of 800000ugx for for food, paying the builders and any other issue that may arise in the near future.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I managed to buy construction materials for an iron roofed house. This money has also enabled me pay school fees and household items which has been so difficult fo me to get.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I rceived the transfer I felt so happy and am still happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy household items (mattress, kitchen utensils and clothes) construction materials ( 2 trips of bricks, 10 iron sheets, 9 bags of cement and timber) I have some balance which I intend to use for paying school fees.
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access_time over 6 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?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am seated with my children especially after supper.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of money to cater for the scholastic needs of my children.
