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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($458 USD)
access_time over 6 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 different in that i now use solar for lighting since my children use it for reading and I plan to construct my permanent house which will reduce the stress of looking for grass.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give directly has given us unconditional cash transfers, I do not see anything bad Give directly has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought solar for lighting at night at 150000 ugx, 20 ironsheets because i plan on constructing my own house since i am still renting at the moment at 440000ugx and a table and stools for home use at 100,000ugx, and I also bought 20 poles for the house construction at 20,000ugx and the remaining money i plan on purchasing sand and nails.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($463 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a plot of land where there is no water at 1,500,000 ugx. This is because where I am currently staying is swampy and when it rains we are all drained in water. The place is water logged.
I then used the balance to buy house hold items like matress utensils among others.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt very happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I feel happy to have aquired a good place to stay in. This has changed my life since I will not suffer again in the water logged area.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am faced with is having to live in a water loged area.
Water even enters inside the house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time when i am with my children and they are healthy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i Will be able to buy a piece of land and build a house in it.
