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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX ($443 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 has greatly improved in that, I built a permanent house. It was difficult for me to afford the thatch material previously. This is because of it being very expensive and I didn't have money to buy it. On top of that, the grass thatched house I sleep in is too small to accommodate my whole family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly in my opinion has done well by giving me thecash transfer that I used for building a permanent house. However, GiveDirectly has done only good to me.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy additional building materials like iron sheets, timber, doors and nails among others for completing the construction of my permanent house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time 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 have gained self esteem because I have started constructing my permanent house. Previously, I was over looked because I was sleeping in a grass thatched house that I had to renovate on yearly basis.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first cash transfer, I felt happy and thanked God in prayer. The happiness came because I had never held such an amount of money, it was a blessing to my family.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer worth UGX 1,480,000 for buying building materials like sand, bricks and cement which I have used for constructing my permanent house. The balance of UGX 220,000, I spent it on paying the builders and buying food for the household.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This transfers i will use for building ironroofed house. My grass-thatched house is too small to accommodate the family members.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is morning , when Iam sharing interesting ideas with my spouse.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of a better source of income generatiing activity. This has led to serious bitting poverty in my family.
