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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($448 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?
The big difference is that we now live happily then before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD has helped me build a permanent house and now sleep well
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought 18 iron sheets at 432000/=, metalic door 180000/=, 2 metalic Windows 180000/=, 1 bag of cement 28500/=, 1 iron bar 28000/=, vetlets 22000, labour 100000/= totaling to 1120700/= and am planning to use the balance on school fees and reading.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I feel good that i have started on the construction.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because what i expected had been realized. I will be able to meet my basic needs, school fees etc.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have started on house construction , i have bought bricks of 400,000, sand at 200,000, i plan to buy the cement, Iron sheets and find the builders to start the construction.
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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 and am still living with it,is the heart problem,i have had the heart disease for now 6 year and i can't afford treatment
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is during meal hours,whenever am in position to get food for my family and we sit together to share the meal however little it maybe,i feel so happy
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I believe when get this money it's a great opportunity for to improve on our lifestyle in the home,like paying fees for my children.
