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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX ($445 USD)
access_time 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 different now in that, I'm so happy because I have built a permanent house. I can feed my family with ease since the money is there. Before I got the money, I used to suffer a lot during rainy season because the house I was occupying used to leak. Feeding was also difficult since there wasn't enough food and money to feed the houaehold.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD did so well send transfers which has helped me construct a house. I did not have any source of income which I could have used for building. GD delivers what they promise, I received unconditional cash from GD that I never hoped to have received. However I don't see anything wrong with GD because what they promised us is what we received.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer on build a new house since the one I'm currently occupying is cracked and can collapse anytime. I was so delighted when I received the transfer because deep down my heart I knew that I was going to use it for construction.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 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, my heart is always filled with happiness. This is because this transfer enabled me to commence the construction of my permanent house. The old house I'm currently staying in developed a crack and I was always scared for my life.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I heard the message of the money in my phone, I felt very excited. This is because, no one had ever given me such an amount of money before.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on building materials such as iron sheets worth Ugx550000, five trips of bricks worth Ugx850000 and eight bags of cement worth Ugx224000 all for the construction of my permanent house.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that i will renovate my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is lunch time when my family has had lunch.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that i'm faced in life is lack of school fees for my children.
