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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($453 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?
My life is now different in that, I have been able to pay my children's school fees on time and with no stress hence life has been more enjoyable from the time I started receiving the transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give directly has done well in helping the poor hence a happy developed community, and there is nothing bad that GD has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have not yet spent my second transfer, but I plan to pay my children's school fees for next year with it.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($461 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Happiness is the most change i have in my daily life because GD has help us a lot. Most of the things i was unable to accomplish i'm now working on them. Thanks to Give Directly for this wonderful opportunity.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so calm deep down in my heart when i saw the MOMO notification and My heart was filled with grate joy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have paid school fees of 350000 ugx, completed the purchase of Bricks @350000 ugx. The remaining 1 million will be used for to ferry bricks, cutting timber and start house construction.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to pay school fees for my two girls studying in st.Teresa okunguro secondary school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moments is always in the morning, usually neighbours visit me and we chat interesting stories.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is in adequate amount of money to pay fees for my daughters studying in st. Teresa Okunguro.
