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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($442 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 now different in that now I have a kitchen and toilet in my home
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly does well in making sure we are not conned of our money
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a kitchen at 265000shs, I built a kitchen at 90000shs, I bought cement at 540000shs, I bought solar at 150000shs, I bought doors at 220000shs, I also bought Windows at 45000shs
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($465 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 now own a house which has a waterproof roof, I nolonger worry about the rains any more
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy and knew my dream has finally come true, I had always wanted to build a house but I had no money, so when GD sent me this money it was a dream come true
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying building materials like bricks at 460,000shs, 25 iron sheets at 540,000shs, nails at 52,000shs, Labour for building at 300,000shs, transporting materials at 20,000shs, timber 120,000shs, ventilators at 20,000shs, I still have 87000 with me, the other money was used on food and clothing
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
To me receiving this money means constructing a descent house since the one I am living in currently has a leaking roof.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during lunch time when I have food to eat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i faced in my life was losing my husband because he was the bread winner of the family so he left me with that responsibility.
