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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Through this support, I have been in position to buy cows, that will help me educate my children in future. I have also taken my children to school with ease this term. With this transfer, I have acquired better clothes, utensils and food for the family in that, we can now have 2-3 meals a day. Previously, we used to have one meal a day and I had few clothes and plastic plates. My children's education was based on agricultural produce which left the family without food.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well to give money that enabled me buy 2 cows at go and paying for my children's school fees. GiveDirectly has only done good to me and people in my community.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second for buy a cow and calf at UGX 1,000,000 that I intend to sell in future for my children's education. I also paid school fees for two of my children in primary and secondary level at UGX 300,000. Further, I bought a bag of maize,utensils, school bag and clothes for my self.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I'm so happy that I can afford anything that I want in my life, Before Give Directly sent me this transfer I could not afford to buy items that my heart desired.
Lastly, I could go farm on people's fields or gardens to feed my family but Give Directly has rescued me from that bad situation.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I ululated, dance and I was very happy because I have never received much money in my life before.
What made me happy is that Give Directly came and help me without requesting for their assistance.
The other thing that caught my attention is that Give Directly transfers funds to recipients without strings attached and I'm allowed to spend it on whatever I choose.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
My spouse used the transfer to finish plastering and flooring the house. He also bought livestock, household items and the remaining money we shall use it for paying school fees for our children.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will buy some cattle for rearing and the balance i will renovate my family house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon upon completing my daily works and having lunch.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is lack of enough support for sustaining my family and education of my children.
