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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($450 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?
Life is different than it would have been because there's better feeding since food is available unlike before when the family could at times go a day without a proper meal. In addition, I am happy to have paid school fees and acquired cows, something I could just remain wishing before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well giving money directly that has enabled people to acquire livestock, household items, land, and there's improved feeding in homes.There's nothing it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
My second transfer was spent to buy a cow, food and to pay school fees. Some money was also put to rice trading business started where by I stock to resale later.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($460 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I'm so happy that this money helped me acquire some items which were lacking in my household. Previously I owned livestock but I sold all in order to pay school fees for the children. I'm so glad that I managed to buy a cow that will reproduce and supply me with milk for consumption and sale. If it wasn't of GiveDirectly I wouldn't have been in position to pay school fees for my children. I'm proud that when this children complete their education the future will be bright for them. Finally I managed to replace my old shamy household items like mattress, Bed sheets, clothes and curtains that have made my house presentable when I have visitors.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
It was around 1 a.m when I received this transfer, I became so happy and I expressed my joy my kneeling down, prayed and thanked God for the amazing donors who extended their support to me. I had never been in position to have and hold this kind of money before but it's because of GiveDirectly I was able to see and hold ugx 1700000 unconditionally.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer on acquiring livestock, household items, paying School fees and feeding.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will buy start raising livestock and buy some household items.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon because its time when I am interacting with other people.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life lack of money to promptly pay my children's school fees.
