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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($452 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 than it would have been of I had never recieved the transfer in that my family and I are in a safe house where we are not suffering from a leaking roof.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well by improving my standard of living.
However, givedirectly has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying more construction materials such as cement, bricks, timber, sand and nails that I used to construct my house.
I also spent part of it on buying good that I used to feed my family. Since I had no clear way to feed my family.
I then spent some to take my child to school. Then I had to dress my children.
I then am saving some money that I will use for future emergencies.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my standard of living has improved and am very happy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt very excited.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on bricks and iron sheets for building myself a permanent house. I also bought household items, clothing and food for the family.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means building iron roofed house for our family and buying oxen for ploughing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in th evening when I spend a fruitful time with my husband discussing family issues
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack a decent accomodation for my family and inadquate beddings.
