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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($447 USD)
access_time over 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 has changed because I'm now sleeping well in permanent house with enough fresh air. Before, I used to sleep in the kitchen and I could get cough as a result of smoke. In addition, I have a phone for communicating with relatives and friends. In the past, I had no phone so I was not in-touch.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiiveDirectly has done well by helping me with transfers which has enabled me pay schools fees and build a permanent house. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought building materials ( sand 3 trips, stones, bricks 2 trips), built a pit latrine, paid schools for my 2 children who are in secondary level and transport.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have renovated my house that was at a poor state and I have also dag a pin latrine for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I became very happy and I thanked God for Give Directly that has dedicated to give unconditional cash transfer to help the poor in my community.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying aggregate, sand, bricks and paying labour for renovating my house plus digging a pin latrine. I also bought 2 windows plus a door for my house and UGX 200,000 I paid schools fees for my son.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will build a permanent house and also pay school fees for my children education.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening while resting with my children and siblings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is lameness which has affected My productivity.
