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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($451 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?
My life is different than it would have been because, before it was difficult to have money, but ever since givedirectly came, i am able to afford things that require money.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well saving people from extreme poverty by giving them money to acquire land, houses, livestock and clothing; I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I haven't spent my second transfer yet, but I intend to use to complete building my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($444 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is feeling happy for having received money and later being able to send my children to school. Since I have never had any chance to go to school, seeing my children there makes a difference in my life.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent all my first transfer to pay fees and buy some school requirements for my four children who are in in senior four, three and two at 1,700,000 ugx since it was the burning issue in my house hold. This will help me in the future as my children will also have their own careers.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am faced with is inadequacy of money to cater for the scholastic needs of my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time when my family has had a meal.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to complete the construction of my house, buy some livestock.
