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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1662250 UGX ($452 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
These transfers have made it possible for me to build a two bed roomed iron roofed house that is at the roofing level for my children and visitors. Once the new house is complete, I will move my older children to sleep in it. I am currently sharing a house with all my seven children. In addition, I have acquired goats that I believe will help me with my children's education. Previously, my only source of income education was agricultural produce.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well to give me unconditional cash that I spent to buy construction materials and paying construction labour. GiveDirectly has not done anything bad on my side.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase 16 pieces of iron sheets, 10 bags of cement, timber, 2 trips of bricks, nails, ventilators, and paying construction labour.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The major difference in my life I happiness since I have secured construction materials awaiting to kick start my project. I'm so grateful for this awesome opportunity to be among the chosen to benefit from GD.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My heart was filled with joy and happiness that point in time I received this money. I thanked God for if it was not him this couldn't have happened.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my transfer on acquiring building materials like Bricks, sand, timber and Iron sheets. The remaining money will be used during the construction process.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Currently I have limited land for agriculture and I do practice large scale agriculture. So when I get this money, I will use it to rent a large piece of land for agriculture and also buy agricultural inputs so that I can realize bigger yields at the end of the season. I will also buy some cows for both ploughing and diary of which the milk got will be for both domestic consumption and selling.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon after having a lunch meal.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of money that I can use for proper agricultural practices.
