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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1662250 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time almost 5 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 good now, my heart is relaxed, I have peace of mind because I paid my children's school fees. I bought a piece of land and I have saved money in form of livestock which I hope to sell in future and construct an iron roofed house. Previously, I was doing business but the money I got was not enough to handle all the expenses that I had. I am so happy to GiveDirectly because they have uplifted families and children' s education. May God increase in GiveDirectly the grace to help those who have not got any help of this kind before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well to encourage people in my village to be honest and tell the truth, this helped them do their work effectively. Additionally, they do well to follow us up to ascertain if we got the transfers and know how it was spent. I encourage GiveDirectly to do proper investigations before terminating those reported to be ineligible because they have terminated some innocent people.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent all my second transfer for buying 3 cows.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life is different now because there is a lot of happiness in my household in that, My children were able to return to school using the transfers, I purchased a plot of land and my business is booming now courtesy of the transfer. I feel I have a lot peace in my life for having achieved what I had planned years ago.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received this money around 3 am in the morning, I was so happy to the extent that I did not sleep back because I knew this money could help me accomplish my desires.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token transfer to purchase a plot of land for my children and the the remaining amount I cleared school fees since my children were sent home for defaulting school fees. I also topped some money for my clothes selling business so that I can earn daily income.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I be able to buy for my children a piece of land because they do not have any share of land in this place where I stay.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon because at that time I will be done with my garden work and I can also move out to check on friends.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is sickness because getting treatment is expensive and I don't have a proper source of income.
