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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($453 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 in that I now in an iron roofed house which does not lick,unlike before, the a grass hut that i used to sleep would lick whenever it rains and this would force us to move things to one side of the hut so that they would not get wet.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GD cash transfers have elevated us out off poverty and most people can now afford household necessities, and there is nothing bad it has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy two bulls worth UGX 1,600,000 and clothes at UGX 32,000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 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'm very happy because I'm going to sleep in permanent structure not again in leaking grass thatched hurt.
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 have spent my first transfer on purchasing build material ( 10 iron sheets at 300,000ugx ,timber at 200,000ugx, cement 15 bags at 450,000ugx,bricks at 400,000ugx and balance is 3500,000ugx to clear school fees for my children.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will complete my house in the village and pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in evening while resting with my friends.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of enough support for my family welfare.
