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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($442 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?
There is a tremendous change in my life because I have managed to construct an Iron roofed house and now in the final stages of fixing doors and windows. I have peace of mind because I will no longer have to struggle looking for grass maintenance of a grass hut. I wouldn't have achieved this if I had not got the money from GiveDirectly. It would have taken me so many years to construct this house on my own because I don't have any source of income.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well to give financial support directly to me. There is nothing they have done bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for buying 10 bags of cement, 20 iron sheets, 36 pieces of timber and nails. I used these materials for completing the house construction that I had started with the first transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The greatest change in my daily life is that, I bought the required materials that will be used to construct an iron roofed house. Renovating my hut yearly is challenging because the thatch is now scarce since the wetlands have now been encroached on for rice planting. I have always moved a long distance to look for thatch which has often made me incur additional transport cost.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I became very happy because this money will enable me buy materials for construct an iron roofed house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for purchasing 5 trips of bricks and a trip of sand at UGX 1,100,000, timber and 20 pieces at UGX 500,0000. I deposited UGX 100,000 on construction labour.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to build an iron roofed house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I watch my children playing - some times I also play with them.
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.
