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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($441 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?
We are now days sleeping in a dust free house and our living conductions has greately improved
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Giving me an unconditional grant was so nice to me. I made sure I and my family utilize according to our pressing need which was having our house worked upon.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent all the transfer on the renovation work of my main house. I got the whole transfer of 1630000 and I gave it to the construct so that I may have my house renovated.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am now sleeping well. I am happy my house and the home now looking well.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I made some alarm of joy. I even went in the church and have a testimony because it was like amiracl on my side. It was my first time to handle such a big amount of money in my life.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent all money in the construction my house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help us improve on our house because it has been in a very bad state where the roof leaks and strong wind always blows off our roof. This money will also enable us start up an enterprise which will enable us get a daily income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during day because this is when we get back from the gardens and have some rest and prepare some meals for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is accomodation where whenever there are strong rains, the roof of our house has been blown away destroying our property.
