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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received this money, I decided to construct a iron roof house since the one I'm currently occupying leaks. I have been suffering when it rains because I have to wake up from sleep and stand until the rains stop then I resume sleeping. In addition to that, The rain also damaged my property each time it rained.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD has done an amazing job to give me transfers. This money has enabled me construct a permanent house which I never I imagine I could have slept in if it wasn't of GD. GD has helped almost all people in my community without segregating anyone. GD enrolled the whole village and whoever met the selection process benefited from the program. However, I didn't see anything wrong done by GD.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is better now in that, My standards of living have improved because previously I could not afford certain items that are very expensive to acquire. These items include Mattresses, Good bed sheets, balancing the diet and build a permanent house. secondly I no-longer have Ulcers because things that I lacked I now own them and I no-longer have bad thoughts of sleeping in a leaky house. Prior to receiving this money, I had lost weight and my community members kept on wondering and asking me questions of could what had happened to me but it all zeroed down to lack of money to feed myself and the family as a whole.
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 UGX 1,160,000 for making bricks and buying other building materials like iron sheets, timber, nails, paying labour for the builders and I managed to buy a mattress and /or blanket. I also lent UGX 500,000 in exchange for an acre of land until he pays back the money while I cultivate on it. The balance of UGX 40,000, I have saved it and it will be spent on building still.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first cash transfer, I felt happy because I had been having low self esteem. Receiving this money meant that most of my family needs would be met and my social status would change.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Stress is now history to me because I no longer worry about how to look for grass for renovating my house and how to acquire most of the household items that I had lacked.Before I received this cash transfer, I used to walk for long distances to look for grass for renovating our house which was hectic and expensive for me.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to cater for the scholastic needs of my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when I am seated with my children especially after we have had lunch.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house, improve on my cultivation activity, pay school fees for my children and buy some household items.