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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($446 USD)
access_time 6 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 now different in that
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD has empowered me financially in that I'm able to build a good house
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I plan on spending my second transfer to build a good house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($474 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness due to the assistance given.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved my money, i felt happiness though i didn't express it outwardly.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy cement, sand, iron sheets, timber and their binders, paid labour, and the balance, food stuff.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me, means building an iron roof house which has been our long term desire.This money will enable us change from sleeping in a grass thatched house to an iron roof house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon time is my happiest part of the day.
Being near my beloved husband at this time makes me happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My current biggest hardship is inadquency of resources to establish a comfortable iron roof structure for my household.
