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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($445 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a bicycle since I was having a problem of transport. I also used some of this money to repair a grinding mill which had broken down sometime back and lacked money to fix it. I also bought a cow with this transfer which I may sale in future to pay school fees. The remaing money I used it on feeding the household since there is not enough food.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD did well to liberate me from the bad state I was living to a better one now. The money I was sent by GD helped me in so many ways like repairing a grinding mill, buy livestock, a bicycle and feeding my family. I love the fact that GD saw our conditions of living and decided to help us unconditionally. To me there is nothing wrong done by GD because we did not request for this help in the first place but GD decided to help us.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is better now in that, I was able to pay off land mortgage therefore I have enough land to farm on. I was able to repair my grinding mill which generates daily income that has helped cater for some basic needs. The transfers also enable me procure a cow and feed my family. Prior to receiving this money, I used to have a problem of transport but I was able to buy a bicycle that has eased my movement. Life before GD was so difficult in terms of feeding because I did not have enough money to take care of my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer to clear debts which I acquired for paying school fees. When I borrowed they I had to lease my land until I pay back the money, when I received the money I decided to get back my land.
I also used the money to pay tuition for school going children.
The remaining money I used for buying household items and buying food since there wasn't enogh food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy, I danced and thanked God when I saw the money in the phone. I knew that this money was going to help me pay off my debts, take children back to school and buy food for feeding my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My children had stopped schooling, I did not have enough land to farm on but I'm so happy that when rains return I will be able to cultivate in large quantities.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which I face in my life is lack of enough money for paying my children's school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of day is lunch hour because if my children have eaten any thing it makes me happy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a means of helping me to get money to pay school fees for my children. then the balance for paying debt.
