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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($445 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 in that, I built a permanent house and own livestock. Previously, I slept in an old house that almost collapsed on me. In addition, I didn't have oxen to plough my farm land and it proved costly for me to hire and work at other people's farm land in order to have my cres of land ploughed as well.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly as done me good by building for me a permanent house. On the other hand, GiveDirectly has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer to buy an ox, food and a few building materials for completing the construction of my permanent 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 now sleep under a well furnished house that is specious enough. Before receiving this cash transfer, the roof to my house was low and so it was very hot making it unconducive due to inadequate ventilators.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first cash transfer, I felt happy because, the transfer will support me in renovating my house that I sleep in hence paving way for better living conditions.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer worth UGX 1,700,000 for renovating my permanent house that I sleep in including paying g labour and feeding the builders. I bought two goats that I intend to keep to act as an Income generating activity for the household.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means I will be able to build myself a decent house and get cow from which I will keep to cater for any future challenge
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when i have just finished eating lunch; I feel so grateful that I have had something to eat
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced was when I lost my two children at once; It was a very dificult time for me
