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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($445 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 better now because I have constructed an iron roofed house, bought some goats and cleared debts. I am a debt free man. I wouldn't have done this if it was not for these transfers. Previously , I was sleeping in a grass thatched house. I had many debts, the owners of the money used to give me a lot of pressure and I was not free to stay in the village.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well to give me money that lifted my status. I built a permanent house and am proud of it. There is nothing bad with how GiveDirectly works.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for buying timber, nails and paying builders who completed the construction of my house. I also bought food, 2 goats, paid rent and medical bills.
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.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm constructing a good house for my family which I would have not been able if I had not received financial support from GD.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I became very happy and I did not sleep again.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay debts which costed 400,000ugx, bought two trips of bricks at 590,000ugx, sand for construction at 100,000ugx , twelve iron sheets at 410,000ugx, five bags of cement at 140,000ugx, clothes for children at 40,0000ugx. The balance of 20,000ugx is what I'm using for food at home.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to build a permanent iron-roofed house for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moments is in the afternoon after eating lunch. I relax while chatting with my wife.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship iam facing is lack of land for farming.
