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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($441 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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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 relieved from the tuition burden that I had before recieving this transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly has done well to give her money that has enabled her pay tuition for her son. And Give Directly has not done any thing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for paying tuition at 1,600,000 ugx for my son and 33,000 ugx for his transport
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($472 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest differences are that my life changed a lot because my worries are no more. More so I am happy that my child is studying well.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfers, I was full of Joy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first transfer I spent 1,200,000ugx to purchase 10 bags of millet for my produce business and I spent 500,000ugx to pay school fees for my child.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of food to eat since i do not have money for purchasing it.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest moment is during afternoon hours after work. This when i relax at my home.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy a plot within the village. This plot i shall put my home to settle because currently iam renting, and it's costly.
