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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($460 USD)
access_time over 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 is different in that people now respect me because I have constructed my own house, am no longer stressed .
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly did well to give me money that enabled me to construct a house. There is nothing they are not doing well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for plastering my house , I also purchased the cow and the pig.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is joy for having received this money which is now helping me to have my own permanent house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money, I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent all my first transfer to buy some building materials such as iron sheets, sand, bricks and paying labor which is now building my house. The one I have been using leaks when it rains.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house, buy a cow so that I can have milk.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am seated with neighbours.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is sickness.
I have a eye problem that some times denies me the chance to execute my daily duties.
