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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($449 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 now different in that, I have received peace beause I have constructed a permanent house that is by far better than where I used to live in.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give directly has done well in giving us money and according to me there completley nothing bad that Gd has done rather am only happy.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the whole of my second transfer on building materials that will complete the construction of my permanent house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest differences in my daily life are that; I am happier that I will be sleeping in an iron roofed house and I am able to afford a variety of things like good food and good clothes.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received this cash transfer I became very happy and overjoyed that I had received money that was going to enable me construct my dream house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my cash transfer to purchase some building materials like two trips of sand and two trips of bricks for constructing my two roomed iron roofed house. The other portion of the cash transfer I intend to purchase other household items and clothes.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means an opportunity for my household to own a better shelter.
This money will enable me construct an iron roof house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening.This is the time i share interesting stories with my son.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is inadquency of money to build an iron roof house for my family.
