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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($449 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?
The cash transfers have changed my life alot for instance I am at peace and happy because I am preparing to enroll for an electrical engineering course. I will spend the cash transfers to pay for my tuition. I have spent more than two years at home after I sat for senior four exams. I had no dreams of continuing my education due to lack of money and yet this was something that I had dreamed of in the past. However, GiveDirectly has made my dreams come true. I am very grateful for this opportunity.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to send the poor and vulnerable people cash transfers that have changed their lives. Most of the people in this community could not afford to construct permanent structures and let alone afford to educate their children. On a personal note, there is nothing that GiveDirectly has not done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I am planning to spend all my second cash transfer to enroll and pursue a certificate in electrical engineering course in Bukedea technical institute.
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 have got a peace of mind, knowing that I have a chance to go back to school, to study a course of my choice, I have also owned better bedings.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I became very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for purchasing a phone at 250,000 ugx, bedings at 150,000 ugx, thatch and labour for renovating my hut at 110,000 ugx and I spent 190,000 ugx for paying school fees for my brother and sister. I have not yet spent 1,000,000 ugx, but am planning to spend it for paying tuition for myself.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My plan is to use this transfers for school. The transfers will enable me pay school fees at avocational institute for electrical course.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is evening hours after completing work . I relax with friend while chatting interesting stories.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of money to help me do a course at a vocational institute. I completed senior four but have no money to pay for the course intend to do.
