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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($447 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 because I have got alot with this transfer. I now own a new mattress, a bed, utensils and above all I sleep in an iron roofed house that I never thought of constructing at my old age. Before, I was sleeping in a one roomed hurt that could leak whenever it rains. I had to renovate it yearly that was difficult for me because the thatch is scarce in our community. I had a smaller matress that was not user friendly and without a bed.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well to give me cash that I have spent for construct a permanent house and buy food. Am happy with GiveDirectly for the help, nothing bad on my side.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my send transfer to purchase building materials (10 pieces of iron sheets, Timber, 5 bags of cement and nails) at UGX 615,000 that I used for completing my permanent house. I paid off a debt at UGX 600,000, gave my grandchildren UGX 70,000. I bought utensils, bedings and food at UGX 348,000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I'm feeling so happy because my house is under construction.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I became so happy and thanked God for the assistance.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent 1700000 to construct a new house
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will be able to build an Iron_roofed house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening while charting with my grandchildren
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is my endless sicknesses with poor medical care.
