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Mutesi's family
Mutesi
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
48
workCampaign
Eastern Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1685137 UGX ($451 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?
I no longer have pressure for my children's school fees, I am now developing at a higher speed and I am ever happier than before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has give us free money and has also taught us how we can spend our money responsibly.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used about 700,000/= of my second transfer on paying school fees for children and I am planning to use the rest to clear school for my children for third term.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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access_time almost 6 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship has been getting school fees for the children because if I don't farm I can't hope to get any school fees for the children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am with my husband and the rest of the family members and we are having a good meal together.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means that the problem of fees that I have been having will be lessened.