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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($449 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have realised very many improvements through GiveDirectly in that I constructed a three roomed permanent house. Prior to receiving the transfer, I was living in a small thatched house. In addition to this, I paid school fees for my two children. In the past, I had to sell food crops to try and raise school fees. Yet this was not a lucrative venture. Nevertheless, I am very grateful that GiveDirectly came to my aid.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well to send the poor people cash transfers that have helped many people. Moreso,GiveDirectly did well to provide us with mobile phones which have enhanced our comunication with each other.On the otherhand, much as we still have many needs. GiveDirectly has done the best so far.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer to purchase cement, sand,doors and windows to complete the construction of the three roomed house . I also paid school fees for two children and the balance was spent on buying food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($462 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Each day of my life now is very exciting because I feed better than before and I started building a permanent house. In the past, I worked in other people's farms in order to raise income to meet my family needs like school fees, feeding among others which wasn't even enough. Life was very hard.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt very excited. This money was going to enable me to build a permanent house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer for commencing the construction of my permanent house and feeding. I bought building materials like iron sheets, timber, cement, nails and bricks worth Ugx 1600000 and food worth Ugx 100000.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be in position to build an iron roofed house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I am seated with my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to take care of the education needs of my children.
