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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($449 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?
Life is different than before because this commercial house I have built in tradind area will provide a source of income to support my life especially sending children to school through renting it out. Before, I found it very hard to get money that would educate my children.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly has done well sending people money to build houses that relieves them from looking for grass to roof houses. This has brought happiness in the community. There's nothing it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
My second transfer was spent to buy iron sheets, timber to complete building an iron sheet roofed house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my life appears less stressed than before. I have managed to pay tuition for my child, renovated my house as well as contributed to build a new commercial building not forgetting feeding.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I woke up in the morning washed my face and brushed. I checked my phone and only to see some message indicating that money had been sent by GiveDirectly. I felt happy and started planning on how to spend my money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I contributed my first cash transfer worth UGX 1,000,000 for building a commercial house. I paid tuition for my child worth UGX 200,000. The balance worth UGX 500,000, I spent it on buying sand, cement, for renovating my house. I then bought two turkeys, clothes and food but I do not remember the exact amounts for each item.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means investing in paying school fees and buying scholastic materials for my son who is pursuing, a medical course.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon time is my happiest part of the day.This is after having a meal with my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of money to cater for my son's educational needs.
