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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($453 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 been empowered finacially to start the construction of my permanent house which I couldn't have managed to do without this transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give directly has done well by giving us money which has empowered us to achieve alot of things. On the other hand, there is nothing wrong that Gd has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have not yet started spending my second transfer, but I'm planning to use it for constructing a permanent house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 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 am expecting to sleep in an iron roofed house soon after construction, because this money has enabled me to buy most materials that are needed for building an Iron roofed house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money, I became very happy and thank God for Give Directly.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for purchasing 25 pieces of iron sheets at 925,000 ugx, timber for roofing at 330,000 ugx, 250,000 ugx I spent on making bricks and the remaining money am planning to spend it on making bricks.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i receive this money, i will build my own house and also pay school fees for my children because i am a single mother.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When my business is doing well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Is when my husband was poisoned to death and i had no where to start life with my children.
