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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($442 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of the second cash transfer to complete the house construction. I also bought household items such as a bed,mattress, metalic box,bedsheets and clothes.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly only does well to send people unconditional cash transfers. These have enabled them construct permanent houses.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that we constructed a permanent house and acquired household property like bedding and clothes. We also hired two large fertile pieces of land for farming.
Previously, we were living in a small thatched house which was uncomfortable. I am happy that the cash transfers enabled us acquire assets within a short period of time.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent UGX300,000 to purchase iron sheets and UGX200,000 to purchase cement. I am planning to spend UGX1,200,000 to construct a house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
That day when I received the moment was the happiest day of my life. I have never held such an enormous amount of money in my life. I knew most of my future plans would be fulfilled easily with the availability of this money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am more lively and hopeful because this money will enable me construct a nice house. I would not have built an iron roofed house ever in my life. I thank GiveDirectly for the cash transfer.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is not having enough land to cultivate crops for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around noon time when i have accomplished my work for the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a lot to me because i want to purchase a piece of land for my family.
