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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 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 difference in that, I'm now happy because I have cleared a debt and also plastering my house which I could not have done if i never received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well by giving us advice on how to use our money and how to avoid problems. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer on purchasing build materials bricks at UGX 320,000, sand at UGX 120,000 and cement at UGX 560,000, paint at UGX 62,000, household goods/ clothes (bed sheets) UGX 119,000, face boards at UGX 192,000 and labour at UGX 260,000.
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.
I'm so happy nowadays, This is so because i used to over think on how i will complete my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when i realized that i have money in my phone.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my whole token transfer(1700000) to complete my house.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to complete the construction of my house, buy some livestock for rearing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I am playing with my husband especially after we have had supper.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to complete the construction of my house.
