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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($453 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 I now have a peace of mind because I was able to pay for my son's tuition with the cash transfer I received from GD, hence I feel OK unlike before , my pressure used to go high because I would worry about where I was going to get money to pay for my children's school fees.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD has done well to directly support us financially because I was able to pay for my children's school fees and my neighbors are constructing their houses, and there is nothing bad it has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer UGX 1,150,000 to pay for my children's school fees, medical bills at UGX 27,000 , bought a mattress at UGX 170,000, bed sheets at UGX 30,000 , a bicycle at UGX 155,000 , business(stock) worth UGX 100,000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($461 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have a problem of pressure and Hepatitis B. However i feel low blood pressure because my mind is a bit settled.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt too much happiness in the moment i saw the money because i had so many things burdening me like my sons tuition.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid tuition for my son in the university 700000 ugx and paid 1000000 ugx for the land that used as collateral security.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i receive this money, I will first have to clear all the debts i have then the balance save it for emergencies because apparently i don't have a clear source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when i can afford to provide all meals to my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have is high blood pressure which occassionally puts me down.
