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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($447 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?
I wouldn't have been able to build a house and other household items had it not been for Give Direct
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Bringing development in homes. The money was not enough to finalise my plans.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on construction, I bought bricks, 24 iron sheets, roofing poles, bought solar of 150000, 6 " matress at 100000, 3 jericans at 15000.I also bought a gomesi at 60000 and children's clothes of 30,000 with a phone of 55000 for my husband
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to construct a new house and to buy other household equipment like bedings. This money wil enable to start up a small business where I can generate income and educate my children a
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my is evening because it's when we discuss with my husband on issues of farm
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is poor accommodation. My house doesn't have a Permanente roof and it leaks when it rains which puts my life in danger
