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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($449 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?
GiveDirectly has really given me hope which has made me stress free and it has made us happy as a family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveGirectly has given me free money to construct our house and educate our children which has really made me feel free at heart.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
We bought iron sheets worthy 570,000/=, cement worthy 58,000/=, nail worthy 140,000/=, Labour was 450,000/=, we paid off school fees for 150,000/=, we bought both adult and children's clothes worthy 75,000/= and we are remaining with 150,000/=
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to build my own house which is iron roofed .
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very excited after receiving the funds.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
Recipient has bought bricks for 800,000
Sand at 60,000
Building foundation 10,000
bricks transport @ 100,000
and balance for builders salary
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to build a new house and transform my family to a better life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I get money, because I am able to buy whatever I need.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i faced in my life is the death of my father who used to help me with money in time of crisis.
