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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time almost 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 than it would have been because I am very happy with a peace of my mind unlike before when I couldn't afford to take children to school.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well giving us money to enable people build iron sheet roofed houses since roofing grass is now scarce, pay school fees, acquire taxi motorcycles; and I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy two bulls, and saved the balance to send my child to school.
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 difference in my daily life is happiness because before, there was no peace of mind and feeding the family was difficult.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was so happy that I thanked God for this blessing.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a bull, paid school fees, and balance paid hospital bill.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i pay for my children education then some I Will use to renovate our house
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon while sharing with my husband and children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life today is lack of enough support for the education of my children.
