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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have used my second transfer to buy additional construction materials such as sand, cement, ventilators among others. I used these for constructing my permanent house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well by giving me the unconditional cash transfer that I used to offload a lot of burdening needs. On the other hand, there is nothing bad that it has done.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that, I constructed a permanent house which was among my dream plans. Previously, I majorly spent on family needs such as tuition, food among others that left me with no money to commence the construction of this house. In addition, the house has many rooms that I intend to rent out after it's completion hence generating income for my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($462 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer to purchase two mattresses worth UGX 140000, clothes worth UGX 130000. I also purchased paint worth UGX 450000. I paid a loan worth UGX 180000 that I had acquired for the treatment of my mother in-law. I am planning to spend the remaining UGX 800000 to roof my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My neighbour informed me the next day, that GiveDirectly had sent us cash transfers. I rushed home to check my phone and confirmed indeed that it was true.
I was overjoyed and happy because this was an opportunity for me to beautify our home.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that we are sleeping on comfortable bedding. The cash transfer has transformed my home alot because it has relieved me of the burden of searching for money to paint the house and complete the construction of the house.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is sickness and food because there is no enough land.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon after getting something to eat.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means happiness to mean and my family because it is going to help me sort some things.
