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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The current significant change in my life is that, My standard of living has improved because I renovated my house and built a pit latrine. In 2018, I used to live a sub standard life with a house constructed purely on semi permanent basis and a pit a latrine lacking.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well through their liberal approach of allowing the beneficiary to spend the money in anything he/she finds beneficial, which is very effective. It is not easy to find gaps in GivDirectly's operations.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer worth UGX 1,599,000 for buying building materials like sand, murram, cement, digging a pit latrine, paying for labour and feeding the builders. The balance of UGX 33,000, I bought shoes and utensils.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness and peace of mind to be able to afford to buy what I want.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy that i danced around and thanked God for bringing givedirectly.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy sand, bought nine bags of cement, a door, bought household items like mattress.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will renovate my house which has become too hold since it was not cemented
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoons when I am seated with people and laughing together
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is my eyes which can not see well sometimes and it has taken a lot of money try to correct them
