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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($449 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 is different now in that, I have built a house within a shortest period of time with GiveDirectly's transfers. Secondly, I'm able to feed my family using the money I received from GiveDirectly. Prior to receiving these transfers, I used to sleep in a small house with my children which wasn't enough for us. I was also faced with a challange of famine since there wasn't enough money to buy food.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did so well to support me with cash which has enabled me construct a house. I have never imagined that I would build a iron roofed house at this old age of mine. In my community, I have seen a lot of change courtesy of GiveDirectly. People have been able to build houses, buy livestock, land and household items. In my opinion, GiveDirectly didn't do anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a house. Since grass is no more in my village and the price is too high, I decided to build a house which is spent ugx 1300000. I saved ugx 332000 for household up keep.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($466 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 that, I am happy because I will nolonger be looking for grass for thatching every year.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy when I received my cash transfer because I knew that I would now build a spacious house for my family.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my cash transfer worth UGX 1,700,000 for buying cement, timber, iron sheets, bricks, a door, a window and paid labour for the builders.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i receive this money i will build a bigger house for ourselves.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is anytime i receive visitors because am always bored.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced the illness of the ear. This treatment costs alot of money and i have not been in position to afford treatment.
