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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 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 different than it would have been because I am very happy that this money has enabled me construct an iron sheet roofed house, and feeding has improved in that I can afford to change diet. Before, my family used to feed on one type of meal since there was difficult to get money.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well sending us money directly to enable people to shift from grass thatched houses to build iron sheet roofed houses, pay school fees, buy livestock, and food. There's nothing it hasn't done well, in my opinion.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
My second transfer was spent to buy building materials such as cement, bricks, timber, sand, nails to build an iron roofed house, as well as buying food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I feel that I have become somebody in the community. This is because of the progress am already making with this transfer hence it has improved myself esteem.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money in my phone, I felt very happy because this money was going to help me build a better house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer for buying building materials like cement, iron sheets, nails and timber. I also bought household goods and I'm planning to spend the balance of Ugx650000 for making bricks.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that, i will be able to invest in buying land for farming.
This will then, enhance on my household's economic earning.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening time is my happiest part of the day since, it's the time i usually utilise being with my peers.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of money to invest in farming.
