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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($441 USD)
access_time 6 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 in that, I am now stress free because I can pay my children's tuition with ease.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has done well by giving unconditional cash transfers to the poor, I have been able to pay tuition for my children. I have not seen what Give Directly has not done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I lent my neighbour 1,000,000ugx which he will pay back when he gets. I paid tuition for my children worth 500,000ugx. Due to the poor health condition, I paid for treatment worth 35,000ugx, I bought a small solar of 65,000ugx and the balance of 33,000ugx I used for buying food for my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have been relieved from the school fees burden that I had.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer I became very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 500,000UGX of my first transfer for clearing the school fees balance of my two children in secondary, 200,000UGX I used for buying clothings for my self and the family members.
The remaining 1,000,000UGX I'm planning to spend on paying next term's school fees for my children.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My plan is to pay school fees with the transfers for my children studying in ogunga secondary school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is morning hours, when i wake up feeling well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is inadequacy of money to pay fees for my children studying in ogunga second school. Also iam facing bitting hunger.
