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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1662250 UGX ($452 USD)
access_time over 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I'm so proud that I sleep well in a iron roofed house which doesn't leak. Prior to receiving this money, I used to sleep in a ramshackle house that leaked whenever it rained. I used to get up at night to take refuge from one conor of the house until rain stopped. Secondly I was able to cleared my debt that enabled me claim ownership of my land therefore I have where to farm compared to the past where I had limited land to cultivate. Lastly I live a happy life because GiveDirectly has transformed my life positively through their transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my view, GiveDirectly did a wonderful job to send transfers which have liberated me from poverty. There wasn't anyway I could raise money to achieve what I have now. On the other side there's nothing wrong done by GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I paid debts for both land and medical bills. I also bought household items that I lacked in my household.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am almost finishing with the construction of my iron roofed house, just left with fitting the door and windows. When I shift to my new house, I expecting to have peaceful night sleep, no more interference with the leak roof of my current hut. Before receiving this transfer, I didn't have enough money to buy building materials. The yields that I always got from farming are very low because we have a small piece of land, so I couldn't sell the produce to buy building materials.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money from GiveDirectly, I became very happy because I knew that I would attained my plan of constructing an iron roofed house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase construction materials(bricks, timber, irons, windows, door, nails) and paid construction workers. Furthermore, I bought utensils, food for the constructors and family members.
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access_time almost 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My family members have suffered sleeping under a leaking roof for long. My family is under serious poverty and getting money for building a permanent iron-roofed house has just been like Gold. This is a great chance for me to utilize Givedirectly transfers for building comfortable a accommodations which is long lasting. I will be able to save a little money for mainting my family instead of spending in renovating thatch roof every year.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moments is always afternoon after lunch hours. I relax while chatting with my spouse the way forward for sustaining our family. I feel good since Iam involved in decision making of my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of enough land. My family depends on farming as a main income generatiing activity but I only own one plot. This is not so supportive in terms of out put for sustaining my family needs like treatment , better housing ,Education and feeding.
