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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($446 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?
If I had never recieved the transfer, I would not be in position to build my house. This is my greatest achievement.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well by helping me to own a house.
However, givedirectly has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of my second transfer on buying some iron sheets, sand and bricks that I will use to finalize building my house.
I am still keeping the balance in my phone as I plan to use it to roof my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 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 have been able to put a structure of a house which is currently at beam level.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received the transfer i became so excited.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying construction materials and i have constructed my house up to ring beam level.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which i face in my life, was lack of tution which made me almost not to complete my course .since my parents were farmers getting money was hard for them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day ,was when i completed the course and I got the job of my profession.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is means of enable me to promote my health status and to improve my stardand of living. through using the money to help me to upgrade in my educational level.
