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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
"The second transfer that I received from give directly has helped me to construct for myself a new house. This is because my former house was too old and it almost collapsed on me and now I needed to get a better place to stay. "
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
" According to me give directly has done soo well in making people like me who were once stressed by poverty attain some smiles on our faces. And there is nothing that has been done badly by give directly."
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
"My life has been made different by the give directly cash transfer in that, previously I never slept in a good house and on better mattress but currently am enjoying them"
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying building materials such as bricks, sand, cement among others and built my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money, I felt very happy that danced and jumped around making a joyous noise.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am now staying and sleeping in an iron roofed house that I never thought I would ever own.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am faced with is living as a widow and more so staying alone in a home.
As a result, many things like food and other utensils at home have always gone missing because they know very well that i am old and alone at my home and can't help.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when i do casual labour and get money. This is because that guarantees my meals of the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will be able to build a good house, buy a cow so that i can have milk to drink.
