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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($454 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy timber worth 700,000ugx and nails worth 250,000 ugx. I also spent the balance on clearing the labour and feeding of my builders.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly did well to give me money which I spent to build my house. There is no bad thing givedirectly has done wrong.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
There is a big difference in my life now that I am happier and living a comfortable life with less worries.I can not imagine how my life would have been I I had never received the transfer because I was a life of misery.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer for buying building materials and the house is currently under construction.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received the money, i felt at peace in my life because i knew i would use it to settle a burden that has been stressing me for a long time. I thank Give Directly for relieving me from poverty
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference i have experienced in my daily life is the peace of mind . I stay in a rental where am paying 15,000 UGX per month. It was not easy to pay this money amidst other family expenses, the land lord gave me pressure and my life was full of stress. I easily pay my rent now. Within this year i will be shifting to my newly constructed iron roofed house.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which I face is looking for money for buying rent .since I don't own house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is always Sunday.beacuse after prayers I feel like am relieved from all problems.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me to build my own house .than renting which consumes a lot of money every year.
