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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time over 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 than it would have been because I have a peace of mind, unlike before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well giving us money to build houses, buy land, livestock and household items; and I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I haven't spent my second transfer yet, but I intend to use it to build a simple iron sheet roofed house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 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 happiness to know that I will be sleeping in a better house soon.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, i felt so happy to the extent of losing sleep.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy bricks, sand and cement to build a simple iron sheet roofed house, then I bought a few clothes.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy a plot that i will build my Own homestead.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Listening to exciting stories from my son in the afternoons makes me happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of basic needs. This is because my grassthatched burnt with all the properties inside it and now iam just starting at zero level.
