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Clement's family
Clement
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
58
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 801000ugx on school fees and school requirements , 700000ugx on bricks; 600000ugx on cement. I saved 708000ugx for paying the builders and 500000ugx for next term's tuition.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly has done so well in alleviating poverty from tbe community and in my own family and there is nothing that Gd has done bad.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is now better because am able to meet some expenses that I wasn't able to in the past
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($472 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
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access_time over 6 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest i faced in life is i sustained abullet injury. My right hand was shot by rebels which some time keeps on haunting me
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest moment in aday is when am reading the bible. I always do this during afternoon. This always relies my mind.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I plan to spend this transfers in paying schools fees for my children studying at mbale secondary school, and mbale community polytechnic. They will quality in different fields and get jobs that will improve their wellbeing.