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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($452 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?
If I had never recieved the transfer, I would not be in position to have a comfortable bed. Now that I received the transfer, I have comfortable bed and sleep.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well by helping people who were really poverty striken. Our lives have greatly improved.
On the other hand, givedirectly has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying some household items such as utensils and bedings. I needed to improve my standard of living.
I then built two grass thatched houses for my children. This is so such that they can get free space as before they used to share a small crowded house and sleeping on mats.
I then bought a female calf as a means of investment. When it matures up, it will calve and increase on investment.
I then spent the balance to take the children back to school. This is to secure their future.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 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 am a happy person because I have been able to pay tuition for my children. Before, I have been struggling to pay tuition for my children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my cash transfer, I knelt down in Prayer thanking God for the support through Give Directly.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first cash transfer worth 1,700,000ugx, I paid tuition for my three children including paying a debt for the previous term worth 1,600,000ugx. The balance of 100,000ugx, I bought two pairs of bedsheets worth 40,000ugx, household items and food.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that, i will be able to pay school fees for my children who are studying at secondary school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon time is my happiest part of the day.This usually comes as long as, i have completed all my house work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of enough money to cater for my children's educational needs.
