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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($456 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying maram for puting in my already constructed house and then plastering and cementing it. I am keeping the balance as I plan to use it to pay children's school fees as the term opens.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly has done well by giving me money to use as I please because I am now able to keep my children in school, sleep in a comfortable bed and complete house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The difference in my life now is that my family and I have assured meals, sleep on comfortable beds, children are in school than if I had not recieved the transfer my life would be at a stand still.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($469 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to acquire a garden, bought cement and sand, two mattresses, other household items like a flask, plates, saurce pans and the balance food stuff.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved my money, i felt so happy to extent of dancing, and i thanked God for providing us with money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is feeding better compared to before, and the money has made life a little easier.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is after lunch ,and when I have seen that, all my children have eaten.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is school fees for my children. This has forced me to sell part of my land to raise my children 's school fees .
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a means of helping me to pay my children's school fees.hence they will not be sent home again because of school fees.
