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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($454 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I was living in a dilapidated house before GiveDirectly came to my rescue. However my life is much different now in that I live in a good house that I renovated with the cash transfers. More so I was able to clear my debts and I will be able to pay school fees for my children. My life would have been so horrible had I not received the cash transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well to give people cash transfers that have changed their lives. On the otherhand, there is nothing wrong that GiveDirectly has not done so well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy an ox worth UGX500,000 and paying an old loan worth UGX500,000 and I have kept aside UGX600,000 that I plan to spend on paying school fees for my three children. The balance of UGX30,000 was spent on buying scholastic materials.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that, I'm now very happy that going to sleep in a clean smart house and people are even admiring my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money,I felt very happy and thanked God.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on plastering my house and buying other build materials at 1,000,000ugx and bought Livestock at 700,000ugx
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i receive this money, i am going to buy more land to expand our agricultural activities.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is that time when i have managed to settle the school dues of my children. This leaves me relieved.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is the hardship in paying school fees for my children.
