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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time almost 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 than it would have been because I am very happy to build an iron sheet roofed house and I acquired household items which I never imagined to have in my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well giving people money to build houses, acquire livestock, land, household items, and this has really uplifted people in the village; and I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent all my second transfer to build an iron sheet roofed house for my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I'm so happy because my house now looks beautiful and there is peace of mind. I also also feed on good food and dress well.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I became so happy when i saw a message of money and I danced, I woke up my spouse from sleep and we were both rejoicing about this assistance.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought household items like mattress, bed, bed sheets, bag, clothes, utensils @659000 ugx, Brick making 200000 ugx, School fees 51000 ugx, paid a debt 85000 ugx, bought food @ 5000 ugx and saved 700000 ugx.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My money I will use for building ironroofed house. This is because thatching grass is very difficult to get.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is afternoon especially after getting what to eat with my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of land for farming. My household survives on just a plot which is to small for agricultural activities.
