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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($448 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 has changed because I have managed to shift and build my own home away from my in-laws who had become a problem to me. They used to make decisions for me and quarrel on a slight mistake making my stay with them very difficult. In my new home currently, I make my own decissions.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well by giving me money that enabled me to build in my own plot of land that had been provided to my husband earlier on.
However, in my opinion GiveDirectly has done nothing wrong as it has helped develop my area.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
Through my husband, I spent most of my second transfer to buy more building materials such as cement, metalic door and window, sand and paying labor that helped in building my house.
I then used the balance and bought some household items such as utensils, clothing, and bedding.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in different in my daily life is that am very happy because I have built an iron roofed house, that has relieved me from looking for grass yearly for renovating my grass thatched hut.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money I became very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for purchasing 3 trips of bricks at 600,000 ugx, Labour for buiding at 500,000 ugx, timber plus nails at 180,000 ugx, 10 pieces of iron sheets at 290,000 ugx, household Items and food at 130,000 ugx.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will build a permanent house for my family and the balance i will buy some basic household items.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I wake up well besides my husband.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is this chronic heart disease which always disturbs me.
