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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($441 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 is different because I was able to construct a house. I also own property that I would not have had if give directly had not chosen me. I also eat and sleep well.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly does well by giving the needy unconditional cash transfers. On the otherhand I do not see anything that give directly does not do well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase four bags of maize worth 140,000 ugx and three pigs worth 120,000 ugx. I purchased a plot of land worth 200,000 ugx and soil for building the house worth 160,000 ugx.
I paid the builders 60,000 ugx and bought food too. I have saved 600,000 ugx to help me in other emergencies.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 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 am now a happy man. This is because I am able to have my own house that has given self pride.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money, I felt very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying bedings, utensils and some building materials such as nails, poles and iron sheets which I am now using to build my house. We can not build with bricks since it is a water logged. I am now going to sleep well then before.
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access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am faced with is lack of money to build a better house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when i wake up healthy and i am able to do my daily tasks.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will be able to build a better house, buy livestock.
