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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($449 USD)
access_time almost 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 changed because through these cash transfer, I have built commercial house which is now at finishing level. This will generate for me income to pay schools for my six children. Previously, I had nothing which could generate income for my family. Thanks to GiveDirectly for enabling me achieve my dream.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well by giving me an opportunity to build a commercial house which will generate income for my family. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought building materials( 7 trips of bricks, 1 trip of sand, ring beam wire, 10 bags of cement ) and paid labour.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($462 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that, I have started to build commercial house which will help me sustain my family. I have an asset which even my grandchildren will find. In the past, I had nothing which could generate income for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received money from GiveDirectly, I felt very happy because I never thought I would hold such an amount of money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought build materials ( bricks, cement 7 bags, and 2 trips sand) worth UGX 1,430,000 and transport worth UGX 270,000.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will build a commercial house for rentals because am near the road.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of agricultural land.
