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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($453 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 currently different in that, I have built a iron roofed house which I did not have any hope of building. Prior to receiving these cash, I used to share the same house with my co wife which wasn't enough for both of us plus our husband. Secondly, I was able to buy some household items like beddings, clothes and utensils. In the past, I used to sleep on the a very old mattress laid on the floor but I thank GiveDirectly that I now sleep on a bed and a new mattress.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, I have never seen or witnessed any organization that sends unconditional cash to recipients. GiveDirectly is a unique organization because they don't dictate on expenditure rather gave us liberty and freedom to spend our transfers based on our needs. Everything went on well with me and the whole community.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my money on completing a iron roofed house which I had started with the first transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($460 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am so honoured to have received this cash transfer because my dream of constructing a permanent house has come to reality.
Currently, we are two wives living under one roof and its quiet inconveniencing. I am awaiting the second cash transfer to enable the construction of my own house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My phone buzzed at midnight that day. When I checked and read the mobile money message. I was overwhelmed with joy because it was a dream come true. I was very happy because I had very pressing demands.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I purchased bricks worth UGX 800000. I spent UGX 200000 on buying food. The balance of UGX 700000 I am planning to spend it on constructing my permanent house.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will mean that I will build a permenent house for my self. This is because, currently, I share a house with my co wife which is very inconviniencing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am usually happy after having lunch. That is because, every morning I wake up, I worry a lot a bout what my family will feed on. After having lunch, it gives me hope of having super as well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is that I do not have adequate land to facilitate crop cultivation that would support the family. I keep on hiring land from neighbours every year, which is very costly and results in inadequate food at the household.
