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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($441 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 is different in that, I have constructed an iron roofed house, which I plan to shift after fitting a door and windows when I sell my agricultural produce. Prior to receiving this cash transfer, I didn't have enough money to buy construction materials because any money I could get was spent on my children's education.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well to give me finacial support that has facilitated the construction of my iron roofed house. GiveDirectly did only good on my side.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase 20 pieces of iron sheets, 2 trips of bricks, 5 bags of cement, timber, iron bars, binding wire, water drum, food and paid construction workers.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest change in my life is that, I am in the process of constructing an ironed roofed house which I hope to shift in to after construction. I am currently sleeping in a grass thatched hut that leaks whenever it rains.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I became very happy because I was going to attain my plan of constructing an iron roofed house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase 3 trips of bricks at UGX 870,000, 15 bags of cement at UGX 405,000, 2 trips of sand at UGX 200,000 and construction labour of UXG 225,000.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this transfer, I will build a house and buy some oxen to help in agriculture.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon because its the time am with my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is paying school fees for my children. There is no money to facilitate their education properly.
