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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($452 USD)
access_time 5 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 than it would have been if I had never recieved the transfer in that I am now leaving a healthy life. Now, I am able to go collect treatment as and when I need it. I am less stressed now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well by helping me to see to it that I treat myself to the fullest since I have several illnesses.
However, givedirectly has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying some building materials such as cement, sand and plastering my house. I already had this house before give directly coming to my community but it was built using mad. I therefore needed to modernise it.
I then paid up fees up in advance for my children who are school going. This is such that I don't have any stress over fees for next term as it will enable me to plan a head.
I then bought goats as a form of investment. Since I am a sickly person, I can then sell of for treatment.
I also gave my husband some money as we had agreed that I would do so whenoney came through. This was to maintain the peace in the house.
I lastly used the balance for treatment as I was suffering from several illnesses.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I feel there is peace of mind, Because initially i could not seek medical attention because of finances but i can get any treatment that i require now.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My heart was filled with joy, Because i was going to pay school fees for my children and purchase a motorbike.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I deposited 1000000 ugx for a motorcycle, paid school fees 200000 ugx, household items 140000 ugx, gave my spouse 60000 ugx and saved 300000 ugx.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means investing in education.This money is an opportunity for me to pay school fees and buy scholastic materials for my children who are studying in secondary school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening time is my happiest part of the day.This is usually after having meals.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of enough money to cater for the educational needs of my children.
