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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($448 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 house is looking so good. I now have solar power as opposed to the old days when I slept in darkness.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD has done for me a lot of good things. They are very good people.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfers on sand and cement for building my house. Sand at 140,000Ugsh, 10 bags of cement at 300,000, I bought a solar kit at 600,000ugsh and window /door glasses at 200,000. I also spent 200,000Ugsh on my treatment in the hospital. The balance of 192,000Ugsh I bought paint for my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The big difference is that I was able to bluster my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy because I had planned to bluster my house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 70000/= on treatment, 30 bags of cement 900000/=, 4 trips of sand 240000/=, 2 trips of marrum 120000/=, Labour 250000/= Totaling to 1580000/= and the balance is being used for feeding.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me means paying school fees for my children and furnishing my house. At the moment my house has no window glasses.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my husband returns home a little early and we get to discuss matters relating to our family development like school fees, household feeding and health .
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is sickness. My husband and I are suffering from pressure and yet we cannot afford to purchase all the medications as required.
