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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1662250 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time over 4 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, I have been in position to settle the debt that I had which has made me very happy. In addition, these transfers have help me pay my children's school fees in time. Prior to receiving this transfers, I didn't have enough money to pay off the debt I had and my children were often sent back home for school fees.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well to give me money that I have used to pay off a debt and bought materials for constructing a separate house for my children. GiveDirectly has not done bad on my side.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer to purchase construction materials(brick) that I am going to us for constructing a separate house for my children. I have not yet spent UGX 1,132,000 but I intend to spend it for buying clothes, construction materials and my children's education.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($460 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life seeing that I will build another house for my children and then renovate my own. The fact my children will have their own house will give me enough space to even store some harvest in my house. It makes me really happy to have got this transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy. I had never had such money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent part my first transfer to buy household goods such as food.
I also plan to build another house that my children will use and renovating my already existing house.
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access_time almost 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am going to build a house that is spacious enough for the whole family. We have been living in a small house without any comfort because all the children and adults share the same roof. So, with this cash gift GD is going to give us, it will be an opportunity for us to sleep with comfort. I also have school going children that require fees and it has not been easy for me. The GD transfers are going to enable me pay their school fees without any hustle.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon usually during lunch time. It is also the time I am together with my family to share a good meal.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of money to pay school fees for my children in good schools. I really want a good future for my children but I have financial limitations.
