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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($441 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?
The cash transfers relieved me of the school fees burden that I had. I spent all the cash transfers to pay for school fees and tuition for one child. I was able to clear all their boarding school fees. This has been my greatest joy.
In the past, it was very difficult for me to pay all their school fees at once. This was because I majorly depended on the sale of surplus food crops which were not profitable.
I am delighted that the cash transfers offloaded that burden. I am now relaxed and at peace.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did so well to send us cash cash transfers as opposed to other organizations that promise services which they never deliver. I like the eligibility protocol GiveDirectly uses while enrolling communities in the village.
In addition to this, GiveDirectly has improved our means of communication through giving us phones. We nolonger have to walk long distances so as to convey information. However, I call upon GiveDirectly staff to continue visiting our households so that we can express our gratitude.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent all my second cash transfer to pay school fees for three children who are all studying in boarding schools.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The greatest difference in my daily life is that, I now have a lesser burden of looking out for school fees since I was able to complete payment of their tuition.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy on receiving this cash transfer because It helped me to pay tuition for my children. I had challenges paying tuition for my son who is pursuing a nursing course and two others who are at secondary level.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent UGX 1300000 for paying tuition for my children who are at school. I have a son pursuing a nursing course and two others in secondary educataion. The balance of UGX 400000, I spent it on buying food an clothes for my children and family members.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is for helping me to pay tution for my son who is studying nursing course.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is morning especially when my family has what to eat and I don't have any debt with any one.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest headship which I face in my life is sickness and the way of getting money is also very difficult.
