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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($450 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?
There is a difference in my life, I now eat thrice a day and on time because I stocked some food in the house. I also sleep in my newly constructed iron roofed house and on a good mattress. Before, I was sleeping in a grass thatched house with a leaking roof and on a very old mattress. Food was gold, I cold have only one meal in a day.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well to sensitize us about the program and asked people to spend their transfers peacefully. There is nothing they have done bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer for buying a cow at UGX 445,000, construction materials (door, windows, sand and cement) at UGX 570,000. I saved UGX 450,000, paid for labor UGX 100,000. The balance of the money was spent on food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($460 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed for the better in that, I have constructed an iron roofed house that I will shift to after fitting a door and Windows when I received my second transfer. Furthermore, I have owned a cow for milk and future support. Previously, I didn't have enough money to construct an iron roofed house and buy a cow.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer, became settled because I thought I wouldn't get this transfer since we were told in the meeting not everyone enrolled will receive this transfer.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase 4 trips of brick, a trip of sand, 5 bags of cement, binding wire and paid construction workers. In addition, I bought a cow.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will buy agricultural land. Currently I don't have my own land so this will enable me attain my own land.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon. This is because its the time I usually finnish have lunch meal and I will have made sure my child has also eaten.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of money to cater for my daily needs like food for my child, medical care and other utilities.
