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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1662250 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time over 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I'm now very health because I can now afford to have a balanced diet as opposed to before when I only ate vegetables daily. In addition, I have taken my daughter to boarding section which has enabled her concentrate on her studies. In the past, she walked for long distance and never had any meal at school.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well by helping me with money for buying food and taking my child to school. GiveDirectly, has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I paid school fees, transport, bought building materials ( 1 trip, timber, 2bags of cement nails) labour and bought household goods.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($467 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My daily life is different in that I feed on a balance diet. In the past, I could sleep hungry somedays since my spouse couldn't provide for lack of money.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I saw the money in my phone, I knelt down together with my spouse whom I had never seen kneeling down before thanking God for the financial miracle.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer to buy building materials for renovating my houseand food. I intend to use the remaining balance for buying beddings.
Enrolled
access_time almost 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will first complete the construction of my house. My house has been incomplete for over 3 years, so I see this as achance to beautify my house. I also have a grandchild who is going to sit for his Ordinary level of education this year and paying his School dues has not been easy. So i will use part of the money to pay for his school dues.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the night because its the time I always pray and sing some gospel songs which helps to lift my moods and relax my mind.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of sufficient funds to promptly pay for my grandchild's school fees. Him being a candidate, defaulting school fees affects his performance because he misses lessons when he is chased back home to collect school dues.
