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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($453 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 because I managed to build a permanent house and moved out of my in-laws compound meaning that I and my spouse live independently. Secondly we did not have a enough land to cultivate previously but when GiveDirectly sent transfers we were able to purchase some land. Therefore I will be able to grow more crops and harvest enough food to sustain my household couresy of GiveDirectly's cash transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, I benefited from GiveDirectly abundantly because I managed to build build house and purchased land since I did not have where to farm. Everything went on well According to me.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I built a house with my second transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($460 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having purchased the construction materials, I am happy and optimistic of building an iron roofed house. This will relieve me from the burden of renovating my hut yearly.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I became so happy. It was my first time to get much money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying construction materials that I intend to use for building an iron roofed house. These include; 24 iron sheets,12 bags of cement, timber and bricks.
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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 house big enough to accomodate our family. Currently we are living in a single roomed grass thatched house which is congested. This money will enable us attain comfort.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening because it is the time me and my husband are free. Its also the time we sit together with other family members and discuss other issues that benefit the family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of money. This is has caused our family not to be happy because there is no money to afford household basic needs like proper medical care, education and proper feeding.
