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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($452 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?
My life is different than it would have been because I am happy to acquire an iron sheet roofed house which I never imagined to be able to build.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well giving people money to build iron sheet roofed houses, acquire household items; and there's nothing it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy building materials in order to build an iron sheet roofed house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 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 that am hopeful of constructing an iron roofed house. It was also a nice experience for me to hold such a big amount of money.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have not yet spent my first transfer but I intend to use it for constructing my house.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to go back to school and building a house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When I meet basic needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
In ability to pay school fees .so I dropped out of school.
