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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX ($443 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?
My life has totally changed in that, I no longer sleep in a leaking thatched house because I built a permanent one. I never had the money before to construct a permanent structure.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has only benefited me because I was able to survey my plot of land and build a permanent house with the unconditional cash transfer I received. This therefore means that they have done nothing bad as yet.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer to buy a bicycle and to pay the builder that built my house. I also surveyed my plot of land and I'm planning to buy a cow with the balance.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 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, I am happy because I have started constructing my permanent house and I will not be struggling to get rid of termites that destroy my grass thatched house every day.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Receiving this money came with a lot of joy because I knew that I would be able to build a permanent house free from termite infestation, that destroy the thatch on daily basis.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer worth UGX 1,700,000, for buying building materials like cement, bricks, and iron sheets and I paid labour for the builders who have already started work on my house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be in position to build an iron roofed house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when my children are playing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is finding roofing material (grass).
The cost of acquiring grass has gone so high and yet I can not afford.
