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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my send transfer for getting land on mortgaged at 1,000,000 ugx, I paid school fees of 300,0000ugx and the balance i used for buying beddings,clothes for children, seedlings and for clearing the gardens.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly did well to give me money and to allow me use it the way i wanted and it was not a loan, on my side there is nothing Give Directly did not do well.
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 if i had not received the money, previously life was hard and i used to think alot but now i have peace of mind because this money has enabled me do many things that i thought were impossible.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($474 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of basic needs like education, food, beddings for my family. I separated with the father of my 5 children and am soley responsible for their well being yet i don't have better source of money.My family therefore is experiencing bitting poverty.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is lunch hours after my family gets what to eat.I feel relieved and relaxed.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The main issue i intend to spend this transfers is to purchase apiece of land.I will cultivate on it to produce enough crop yields. Once I have enough produce I will sell for up keep of my family like feeding and some eventualities such as treatment incase of sickness to any family member.
