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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($449 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase a an ox, household Items(utensils and a mattress) and food. In addition, I paid school fees for my son who is in secondary level plus his accommodation for two terms .I bought uniforms for my other primary school going children and paid for treatment.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well to give me cash that I have used to pay school fees and buy an ox. I am so grateful for this unconditional cash. GiveDirectly has only done good to me because I was badly off and needed financial support for my children's education.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that, I have been in position to settle my son's fees and accommodation for two terms. This has given me an ample time to look for fees for other terms without pressure. I have also aquired an ox that has eased my agriculture. Prior to receiving this transfer, I had a lot of pressure looking for school fees at the last minute and didn't have money for buying an ox since all my money was used for school fees, medical care and food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($462 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I plan to spend my first transfer buy garden land. This is because I will use it to farm since at the moment, I just hire farm land which is expensive in the long run.
I also plan to start up a business that will sustain my family in terms of self employment.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt happy just seeing it there. I could not even get back to sleep due to the anxiety.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My daily life has changed because I plan to start up a business that will keep me employed and be in position to generate money to provide for my family. Before, I had to farm in order to meet my family demands.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon because its the time I usually find what to eat.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will buy cows for agriculture and also part of it to rent agricultural land.
