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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($463 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase 15 pieces of iron sheets, timber, nails, binding wire, 10 bags of cement and paying construction labour. I also paid school fees, bought school requirement, food and solar.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well to give me money that has enabled me construct an iron roofed house and pay school fees for my son. GiveDirectly has only done good and I do encourage the organisation to continue with its good work .
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The biggest difference in my daily life is that,I have been in position to construct an iron roofed house and soon I will be moving to a house with a cemented floor. I currently sleep in a dusty house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying building materials such as bricks, timber, and iron sheets that I am now using to construct my house. A house was my priority since buying grass is now very expensive as compared to iron sheets in the long run.
I then bought some household items clothes, bedings. My children were sleeping on mats so when I recieved my transfer, I thought of them also having a comfortable sleep.
I then bought some scholastic materials for my school going children such that they could go to school with requirements other than them going to school and lacking such materials.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money, I felt so happy that I came out making joyfull noise. I knew that my dream of having a permanent house had come true.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is a peace of mind as my house is nearing completion, my children sleep well and they have quality scolarstic materials.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Shortage of land for farming is biggest hardship that am facing since I rely on farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is afternoon mostly when am having lunch with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this support means that I can construct a small iron roofed house and send my children to school.
