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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($450 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 in that, my children are happy because they are going to school like other children and I also stocked food in the house.Give Directly has not done anything wrong.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give directly has done well to by giving us phones and sending money on those phones.GD has not done anything bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on Paying school fees for my children and building a house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($445 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I am happy and very grateful because my life has changed a lot. My children are now at school studying and with the balance of the cash transfer I plan to build a good house for them. I had a lot of responsibilities and yet I did not have enough money to take care of my children but luckily GD sent me money which has helped me a lot and I have less worries now.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy that God had remembered me and blessed me. My children were really desperate and being a widow, I was helpless. I thank GD for helping me out.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid 300,000 ugx for my son's tuition fees as he is pursuing a mechanical engineering course. I also paid 400,000 ugx for my other two children at a boarding school. I bought a cow worth 500,000 ugx and the balance I would like to spend it on starting the construction of my house.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am faced with is living as a widow.
The education of my children and building a good sleeping house is a big challenge to me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when i wake up healthy because it gives me an assurance that I can accomplish my tasks of the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will be able to pay school fees for my children.
