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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($440 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?
I am happy because I do sleep well than it was with me before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Giving me in conditional grants. This has made me acquire all what I needed in life.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought some bricks at a cist of 500000, I also bought some household items such a natresses, bed sheets, blankets and some clothes for my children and all these items costed me 200000. I also bought a plot of land at 900000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($473 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
recipient says she has been able to move from a hut to a new iron roofed house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Recipient was over filled with joy and celebrated upon being rescued from the bad situation she was living in.
recipient says she wasn't believing that she had actually received money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
The recipient used the money to buy building materials such as bricks, sand and others to finish construction of her house.
The recipient also used some the remaining balance to acquire a piece of land that she is using to start up her farming project.
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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 have faced in my life is accessing basic needs in my home since the family has limited income. Sometimes I even fail to raise health costs and school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when my children attend school in the morning after getting the necessary school requirements like books and food. This satisfies me every day since it consoles me who got limited chances of getting education.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a formidable solution to my household challenges like congestion due to the small shelter, utensils among others. I have always wanted to expand and repair my house as well as start an income generating business.
