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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on plastering our house and paying school fees for my two kids in primary school.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been of I never received the transfer in a way that for the time inhale been in give directly I have been able to pay my children's school fees on time and without struggling. Additionally, my family has not slept hungry ever since I joined Give Directly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, I like the way Give Directly staff behave. They are patient, humble and respectful. They don't treat us like we are poor but respect everyone they come across. On the other hand give directly has not had any bad thing it has not done well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a motorcycle (boda boda) to transport people as an income generating enterprise for the family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the daily income coming into my family. It is easier now to provide basic needs for my family than before.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying windows and doors for my house we were literally sleeping with the doors and the Windows open risking us to snakes
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will make complete finishing of my house in my next transfer so that we live in a secure and clean house
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer to complete my house by plastering it, buying glass to fit and cementing it. And I want to also educate my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that I am proudest of is having my children because it gives me joy to look at them.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is poverty because I sometimes fail to meet my needs
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have finished my work and I am resting
