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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 alot because the cash transfers enabled me to construct a three roomed iron roofed house.
We are now living happily and comfortably. In the past, I had to struggle with the search for grass to thatch our two huts.
It proved very expensive and cumbersome. I am very grateful because the cash transfers got that burden off my shoulders.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly does well especially when the staff conduct home visits. There is no other organization that has done that in our community. Above all, GiveDirectly has only done good things for the people and nothing wrong at all.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent all my second transfer to construct a three roomed self contained house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 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'm living each day stress free because am no longer very poor to the extent of failing to afford the things I need.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt very happy because help had arrived to me.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent Ugx 500000 of my first transfer for making bricks and for buying iron sheets and timber at Ugx 1200000.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is ameans of helping me to get enough money which am going to use for constructing my permanent house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is always evening hours because it's the time when am relax from all the daily duties.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which I face in my life is sickness, which has caused me to be more poorer because the little money I get goses for treatment for my baby and my wife .
