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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($452 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 am happy and relieved from the burden of having a grass thatched house with termites always destroying it.
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 help people build iron sheet roofed houses in the village, saving them the burden of looking for grass to roof houses; and I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy doors and windows, plastered the house and I saved balance to buy livestock.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($461 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 that I now have a peace of mind since I can afford to buy anything for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy sand 62,000ugx , Aggregate stone at 34,000ugx, three bag of cement and doors at 430,000ugx, gift worth 250,000ugx. I'm still planning how to spend the balance of the money.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to cater for the scholastic materials of my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am praising my God.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to take care of the needs of my family.
