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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time 6 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 difference in that, I have been in position to build an Iron roofed house that I couldn't have built, had I not received this transfer.
I and all family members have owned descent clothes.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has done well to give me financial assistance that has enabled me to build an iron roofed house, and Give Directly has not done anything bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for purchasing iron sheets, timber, 4 bags of cement, a metallic door, nails and paying for construction labour for my house. I also bought some clothes for my self and family members.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($440 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the thought of moving from the grass thatched house to an iron roofed house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy some building materials such as bricks at 700,000 ugx, iron sheets at 400,000 Ugx and timber at 200,000 ugx as I would like to upgrade from a grass thatched house to an iron house.
I also used part of my transfer to buy some house hold items like plastic chairs at 96,000 ugx, utensils at 75,000 ugx, bed sheets at 12,000 ugx. This would improve my standard of living in my house and community at large.
Looking at the way we are dressed in my family, I decided to buy some clothes for the whole family at approximately 60, 000 ugx.
I am keeping 150,000 ugx in reserve to take care of any arising emergencies as you never know what the future holds.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am faced with is lack of oxen for ploughing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time after I have had a meal.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i Will be able to buy oxen, build an iron roofed house.
