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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($449 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Life is different in that I am sleeping under an iron sheet roofed house, and my children are schooling. This brings happiness in my life. Before, I was having hardships finding money to pay school fees and the scarcity of grass nowadays made me build an iron sheet roofed house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well giving money directly that has enabled me pay my children's school fees, build an iron sheet roofed house and buy a few household items. There's nothing it hasn't done well in my opinion.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
My second transfer was spent to buy iron sheets, timber , bricks, cement, to build a house, bought food, and items needed at health centre while delivering a baby, and then paid school fees as well.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my standard of living has improved and am living happily because I have been able to meet my daily needs.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to plaster my house and build a veranda for it. I also paid my children's school fees, bought household items and food for my family.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to educate my children. This money will enable me pay fees for my children studying in Bukedea primary and intergrated .
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is afternoon when Iam chatting with neighbours. Their stories excites me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of land for farming.
