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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that, GiveDirectly has enabled me to start my business of second hand clothes which I hope will help me sustain my family in future. Through this business, I can now provide for my family with basic needs as opposed to before when it was very hard for me to provide for my family. I would not have started this business if I never received my transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well by solving problems people have in relation to GiveDirectly benefits. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer to pay school fees for my 2 children at UGX 1,600,000 and food at UGX 33000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 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 can now afford the daily necessities of life without having to borrow from the neighbors. This has improved my self esteem.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt very excited.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 100000ugx of my first transfer to buy a mattress and utensils. I'm planning to spend 1600000ugx to pay my children's tuition next year.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a means of helping me to buy oxygen for ploughing since my husband passed a way am just helpless.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is noon time especially when am together with other people ,they make me forget all my problems at that moment.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which I face in my life is hardship in getting school fees for paying my children since am now a single parent .
