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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($459 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?
If I had never recieved the transfer, I would not be this happy to have pushed my children to school. I have a joyful life now that my children are fully in school and their future bright.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well by bringing joy into my life as it has enabled me to push my children when it comes to school.
On the other hand, givedirectly has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer paying on paying up a debt that I had accumulated during the funeral of my son. At the time, I had no money to send off my son.
I then paid up some school fees for my child who is in primary six. This is so to secure his future.
Later on , I bought a bull that will be paired up with another from the neighbourhood to work. This will help promote peace and harmony in the area since we are working together.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($458 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a peace of mind since my son was able to go for his university studies unlike before I was worried of where to get the money for his education.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I became very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay university fees worth 1,600,000ugx, medical bills for my self at 80,000ugx and food, sugar costed me 20,000ugx.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will paying school fees for my children
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money to pay school fees for my children
