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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 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 now different in that, an stress free because I have been able to pay my children's tuition that used to be very difficult for me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give directly has done well in giving out cash transfers to the poor. And there is nothing bad that Gd has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying my chidren's school fees and paid back the debt I had.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($476 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest in my daily life is that am stress free because whenever I got a call from my children I could even loose appetite for food but now am relieved.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy and I gave God all the glory and honour.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay schools fees. I had 2 children who had sat senior four but their results were witheld by the schools because of fees. This money enabled me get those results and pay schools fees for other children.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means investing in the future of my children through paying thier school fees.This money will also enable my household buy scholastic materials like books, pens for them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning time is my happiest part of the day.Being healthy during this hour of the day, is an indication of happiness to my life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of enough money to invest in my children's educational needs since, most of them are studying in secondary schools.
