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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($442 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?
Life is different in that I sleep under an iron sheet roofed house and this brings joy. In addition, my family dresses better. Before, we had just a few old clothes; and when it rained, we slept under under a leaking grass thatched house due to damage caused by rats.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well giving money that has enabled me to build an iron sheet roofed house. In addition, it's not selective when giving out money in the village like other organizations that want specific group of people such as the disabled or widows only. I can't identify anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent second transfer to buy cement to plaster house walls, a door and two windows. I also bought household items like children's clothes, mattress, and utensils, then a goat and a bicycle.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My daily life has different because I have hopes of sleeping in permanent house which I'm still building. Currently, I'm still sleeping in leaking hut which destructs my sleep.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt very happy because I got money which will enable me to build a permanent house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on purchasing building materials ( bricks 3 trips, sand 3 trips, roof, timber, nails and cement) worth UGX 1,387,000, transport worth UGX 120,000 and Labour worth UGX 300,000.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When we receive this money, we shall buy cows that will help in agriculture and also rent land to widen our agriculture.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is usually on sundays after prayers.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of money to meet our family basic needs like school fees and medical care.
