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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($450 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?
My life is much different in that I feel complete after I was able to construct a permanent house. I am much relaxed and happier compared to the past when I was staying under a dilapidated thatched house. Life in the past was very miserable.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly did well to send us nonconditional cash transfers. On the orherhand, I wish GiveDirectly would keep on supporting the poor.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second cash transfer to purchase three trips of bricks and cement. I also bought doors and iron sheets.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($460 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am currently sleeping in a grass thatched hut that leaks whenever it rains. Having started the construction of an iron roofed house that I will complete with my second transfer, I am optimistic that my life will get better.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer, I became very happy because I was going to implement my plan of construct an iron roofed house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first to purchase 8 trips of bricks at UGX 1,120,000, 3 bags of cement at UGX 80,000, timber at UGX 300,000 and paid construction workers UGX 200,000.
Enrolled
access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will build a low cost ironsheets house. The house we are in currently is so small to accommodate all of us. I will also start a small business of selling clothes to supplement on our household income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon because its usually the time I associate with different people like the neighbours and other friends.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of enough money to cater for the household needs. This is because we have limited land to practice agriculture which is our main source of income.
