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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the whole of my second transfer to pay my children's school fees.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well by giving me the unconditional cash transfer that has met my family needs. And according to me, they have only good things.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has totally changed in that, I'm living a healthy life due to the peace of mind that has been brought about by the transfer. Previously, I stressed myself a lot over how to raise money pay my children's school fees but the unconditional transfer I received made it a walk over this time round.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($461 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to pay school fees of Ugx 1500000 for my four children . I also bought cement and sand that I used for cementing the floor of my house at Ugx 200000.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy till today. My children were almost sent back home because of the unpaid school fees and I never had money to clear their tuition.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I and my family live happily. This is because I paid my children's tuition who were almost to be sent back home. Before, I used to borrow loans and sell food in order to raise money for paying their fees.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face in my is lack of enough money for paying school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after finishing my daily work.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that will be able to pay school fees for my children and complete my house.
