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William's family
William
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
19
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($452 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
" I spent 1000000ugx on constructing the house, 400000ugx for buying two Cows each at 200000ugx, 100000ugx on buying the door, and the balance of the money on buying the household items."
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
" Givedirectly has done well in giving out money to the poor people like me and there is nothing that you done badly as an organization."
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
"I would have never owned the house I have now if it wasn't because of the givedirectly cash transfer I received. "
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($474 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent by first transfer for buying 22 iron sheets at 450,000Ugx, Timber at 200,000Ugx, Labour for making bricks at 100,000Ugx, fire wood at 100,000Ugx for burning bricks and the balance I have kept for paying builders.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my first transfer I was very happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference am Expecting in my daily life is sleeping in my own house after construction.
 
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What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is lack of money to complete my house hence i had to pick up a loan from a village savings group to buy old iron sheets to roof my house.This loan is still pending payment with an increasing interest rate.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in evening when i visit my friends in our village trading centre.This friends make me laugh, happy as we share our stories and youthful experience together.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means paying for my medical bills. Part of my reproductive organ was removed and as i result I have always felt pain.This money will help cater for my medical condition that has persited for long