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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($445 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?
My life has greatly changed in that, I live a happy life that has been brought about by the construction of a permanent house. Previously, rainy seasons were my greatest nightmares because the thatched house I slept in used to leak every time it rained. In addition, I didn't have any source of income to build a better structure hence leading to stress.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well by giving me the unconditional cash transfer that enabled me build a permanent house. On theother hand, GiveDirectly has only done things that have left me and the whole community happy and smilling.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy additional building materials for completing the construction of my permanent house and bought few household items as well.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time 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 have acquired building materials and started constructing an iron roofed house for my household. I used to sleep on a grass thatched house with a leaky roof but what I have started on the ground is a source of joy and happiness for me. Each time I wake up and I glance at it, it puts a smile on my face.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Receiving this money was a miracle to me. I felt excited because I had never received such a big a mount of money in life. Besides, I have been sleeping in a grass thatched leaky house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my cash transfer worth UGX 1,700,000 for buying building materials like iron sheets, timber, cement, bricks, I paid the builders and purchased food for the builders and household members.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will build a permanent house for my children because am really doing badly in terms of shelter.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening while sharing stories with my children
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is lack of proper accommodation and sickness.
