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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have got the big difference in my life now, I feel relieved, stress free and happy because I have paid this year's school fees. Getting money to pay my children has not been easy because I depended on quarrying and farming.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I got the money, I became so happy. I thanked God and prayed for all those who donated their monies for the poor.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for paying school fees of UGX 1,110,000 for my two children, one in the university and the other in primary seven. I bought a bed, a solar, hired land and I am using the balance to pay for labor to help me make bricks.
Enrolled
access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to build iron-roofed house. Iam currently staying in agrass thatched house but it's becoming costly to maintain since grass is scarce. I spend money that could be used for educating for children in maintaing the house. Once I build a permanent house , I will be able to save money spend in maintaing the house for educating my children and providing other basic needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is afternoon especially after lunch. I rest after garden work and this gives me peace of mind.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money for educating my children. My children are in university and secondary but because of no income genreatin g activity , most of them get disturbance at shool. They are sent home and this is affecting their academic performance.
