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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($421 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my third transfer on paying school fees for my kids in primary and secondary school. I also used part of it to plaster my house to make it beautiful.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that i have been able to pay school fees for my children since I joined Give Directly. I also bought a solar so I have reduced on the paraffin expenses.
All these things would have been impossible to achieve them without the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly does well to train its staff to be respectful nd disciplined. They are humble and patient to explain things to us without losing their patience. I have not seen anything bad that give directly does.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($421 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I use my second transfer to complete paying for a plot of land where I am going to farm crops. I also used some of the money to renovate my house which was in a bad condition with weak walls, then the rest of the money was used to pay school fees for my children who are in secondary school and I hadn't paid any money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i am nolonger too stressed about the weak house i used to have . I didnt expect to get a good house like this one in a shortest period like I have.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Yes, cement, food and mattress! I used my first transfer on cement for cementing my house which was ever dudty. I also bought food for my family because we were starving; and a mattress. I am happy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was eating dinner and I received this money on my phone. I was happy.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on renovating my house and the remaining balance I will use it to pay school fees.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is keeping livestock because it has enabled me pay school fees for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is feeding my children and paying school fees for my children these have remained a great challenge in my life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when I am having lunch with my family because this moment is always come together time for the children.
