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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($453 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 have a peace of mind because I am able to send children to school and pay their fees, movement to places like burials, markets, hospital, even visits has been eased with purchase of a bicycle. Before, it was very difficult to afford to send children go school, and I used to move long distances on foot.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well giving people money to acquire livestock, taxi motorcycles, send children to school, and build iron sheet roofed houses. In addition, their staff provide guidance on how to secure the transfers and utilize it well. I can't identify anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
My second transfer was spent to pay children's school fees, bought a cow, and bicycle for my self.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 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, I'm now my mind is settled because GD has supported me with money which has enabled me to pay school fees.Secondly my child and I are happy because he is doing his final exam for senior four.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt very happy including my family and asked God to guide Give Directly.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to pay for a plot at 1,200,000ugx,paid schools fees for 4 children at 300,000ugx, bought clothes at 100,000ugx, repaired bicycle at 70,000ugx and food at 30,000ugx.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to build a permanent iron-roofed house. Also part of the money I will use for buying animals.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest moments is always evenings, when Iam resting after work. I relax enjoying the company of my family members.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money to enable me build a house and improve the quality of my family's life.
