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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($441 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am planning to renovate the roof of our house that current leaks whenever it rains. I am expecting to be relieved from the leaking roof once the renovation is complete. Before receiving this transfer, we didn't have enough money to renovate our house because the money we got was used for paying our children's school fees.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well to send me unconditional cash transfer that I have spent for my children's education. GiveDirectly has only done good on my side.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay school fees for my children, weeding my crops and I haven't spent UGX 1,000,000 but I am planning to spend it for renovating the roof of my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life is different now in that, I live a stress free life because most of my problems have been solved using this transfer. For example I was able to clear fees and tuition, but building materials and Saved some money for future use.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I became so happy at that point in time when I received my transfer. My spouse woke me up in the night to inform me about the good news and my heart was filled with joy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying school fees and tuition both at ugx 600000, I also deposited ugx 500000 for iron sheets and bought Bricks at ugx 400000. I have saved ugx 200000 in my phone that I will use for farming.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will renovate the house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of enough money to cater for most basic needs.
