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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($455 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 has currently changed because I am seeing my children easily in school with full fees and requirements hence making me a proud parent. In the past, getting complete fees for my children was a problem as we all would toil in our gardens cultivating a variety of food to sell or even work in some people's gardens to raise money for their education.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well by enabling me to educate my children easily using the transfer that I got.
However, I see there is nothing wrong that GiveDirectly has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer Ugx1300000 to pay my children school fees who are in secondary schools.
I then used the balance of Ugx 332000 and bought some house hold items like bedding, utensils and food that I used to feed my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 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 money, I became very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 1,670,000 ugx of my first transfer for paying school fees and buying requirements for my 3 children, I also spent 30,000 ugx on transport.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be in position to pay school fees for my children
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoons when my children are around me
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is my health condition which has reduced my productivity
