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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX ($443 USD)
access_time almost 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 has improved because I have built 3 roomed permanent house which is specious for me and the children. Before the transfer, I used to suffer looking for grass to renovate my thatched house. In addition, I have a peaceful mind because I cleared all the debts I had. In past, I had a lot of stress because I could not off set them.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well by supporting me build a permanent house. Secondly, acquire things I never had like seedlings and food. GiveDirectly has not done anything.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I cleared a debt of school fees, bought build materials (timber, doors, nail and iron sheets), Agricultural seedlings, labour and food (beans).
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because I have paid school fees debt which was burdening me. Before, I had a lot of pressure from the school to settle the debt which I could not. In addition, I'm building my permanent house thus no more stress of looking for grass. In the past, I had grass thatched hut.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt very happy because I was going to building my permanent house and pay the school fees debt.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on paying school fees for my 6 children worth UGX 600,000, Labour worth UGX 300,000 and building materials ( bricks, sand) worth UGX 800,000.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money mean I shall be in position to pay school fees and providing basic needs to my children studying in zula primary school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest moments is always afternoon's as I chat with neighbours. This normally makes me stress free.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is my children are so sickly and Iam solely responsible for their care since my spouse has abandoned me, because of the second wife.
