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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($446 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 have been in position to purchase all the required materials to construct a permanent house for my self. I have also accessed medical treatment easily as a result of this transfer. I'm currently sleeping in a grass thatched hut that leaks whenever it rains and renovating my hut is difficult because the grass is very scarce in our community. I would have been in debts of paying my medical bills or I couldn't have got any treatment at all.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well to support me financially. I have been in position to purchase all the required materials to construct a permanent house with this trsnsfer. GiveDirectly has only done good and I am grateful for the unconditional cash.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase bricks that I intend to use for constructing a permanent house. I also bought food, paid medical bills and I haven't spent UGX 700,000 but I'm planning to spend it for paying construction labour.
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 much more happier person than before because; I can also afford whatever I need.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved the money, I felt overwhelmed with joy because this money has come to rescue me from severe poverty that I have been in.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on building materials such as iron sheets, timber, and bricks. In addition, I also bought household goods.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a means of helping me to build my permanent house .
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening especially when am playing with my ground children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
