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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($449 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 greatly improving on my side because I have succeeded in erecting a permanent house for myself. Although I haven't moved in, my greatest relief has finally come whereby, I'll no longer stress myself over how to renovate my thatch house which has been costly as well.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
According to me, GiveDirectly has done amazingly well by giving me the unconditional cash transfer that I used for constructing a permanent house. On the other hand, it has done only good to me.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
My second transfer enabled me to buy additional building materials like timber, iron sheets, nails among others for completing the construction of my permanent house. In addition, I paid the building engineers as well.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($462 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The significant change in my daily life is that the cash transfer has facilitated the construction of a two bed room house.
I am very grateful that very soon when the house is complete,I will move out of the old hut.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I remember my brother in-law inquired if I had received any message. Since I cannot read, I asked him to check my phone and read the message to me. When I heard about the cash transfer that I had received, I jubilated on top of my voice because I had plans of constructing a nice iron roofed house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my cash transfer to purchase bricks worth UGX 700000, iron sheets worth UGX 506000. The balance of UGX 400000 will be spent on paying the builders.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will build a house and pay some debts.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest of my day is in the morning because I would have woken up well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of money to cater for our daily needs like food, education and paying medical bills.
