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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($446 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I now have some hope of having a descent home than the one I have been having before Give Directly came to our village.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what Give Directly does well is the issue of following up after sending us the transfers. My husband wanted to spend the money on drinking alcohol but the follow up team member helped us by mediating till we reached an agreement and now we have our house under construction. Thank you so much Give Directly.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent all my transfer the 1632000 on constructing my good house. I made sure I purchase enough construction materials and I am currently very busy with the construction work at home here.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I didn't have a house and now am constructing my own house. I didn't have a lot of household items but I managed to buy them.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was over joyed and so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought food for home at 150,000Ugsh, I bought bricks worth 500, 000Ugsh, sand at 100, 000Ugsh and cement at 90,000Ugsh. I also bought timber at 200,000Ugsh, Household items at 190,000Ugsh. I paid a debt of 50,000Ugsh and transport for building materials at 135,000Ugsh. I paid school fees for my children at 65,000Ugsh.
The balance of 300,000Ugsh is still not spent but I'm planning to spend it on construction of my house.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is poor accommodation. My house is very small, can not even accommodate all of us and leak when it rains
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is the afternoon during lunch time when a all converge together as a family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to construct a new house which can accommodate all members in this household . It also enable me to educate my children because currently they are not in school due to lack of school fees
