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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($449 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
In the next 2 days my life will change because I will be sleeping in my permanent house. Currently, I'm still occupying my leaking thatched house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well by helping me to complete building my permanent house which I never thought I would have manage. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought building materials ( doors, Windows, cement, 1 trip of sand), paid labour and bought clothing / household goods ( mattress )
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($462 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I expect to have a difference in my life especially after roofing my house since I have already bought roofing materials with this transfer. If I had not received this money, It would take a longer time for me to complete this house. I depended on agricultural seasonal harvest which was giving me little income hence building the house at a slow pace.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I saw the mobile money message I became so happy. I could not hide my happiness, I danced and ululated in my compound because getting such a big amount of money is not easy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying 33 iron sheets , nails, timber that I intend to use for roofing my house.
Enrolled
access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a blessing to my household because I had started constructing an iron roofed house but I failed to roof so I think this is my chance to roof it.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon after getting something for lunch.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is sickness since am HIV positive and its hindering me from achieving my goals.
