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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($454 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 because I now sleep well on a good bed, bed sheets and mattress, I also dress well and I will not be struggling for thatch since am going to construct an iron roofed house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly did well to enroll every resident of the village which has made all people happy and there are no threats so far. There is nothing they are not doing well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for buying materials which I intend to use for constructing an iron roofed house (timber, 12 iron sheets,cement nails, wheel barrow, nails , ventilators, ring beam wires) My grass thatched house had started leaking and grass was very expensive for me.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 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 able to purchase basic necessities that I never had before.
I am very happy for this opportunity.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The truth is I was very happy when I received the money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 265,000 ugx to buy beddings and 320,000 ugx to buy sand and stones. I also bought a solar panel worth 150,000 ugx. I also bought iron sheets 596,000 ugx. I am planning to spend 300,000 ugx on baking bricks.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will use it to marry a wife and the balance i will build a house for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening while sharing stories with my friends at our trading canter.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is living single life without a wife.
