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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($454 USD)
access_time almost 6 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 different than it would have been in that I am able to go back to school. Before, I had no hope of being 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 to go back to school through giving me money
However,givedirectly has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay off my school fees debt.
I then bought a cow as a form of investment. This will help me finish up my education.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that,I can now get what I never had before like household goods.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money ,I felt happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to buy clothes at 60,000ugx,mattress at 60,000ugx,bed sheets 2 pairs at 50,000ugx,back bag at 60,000ugx ,hand bag 45,000ugx,mosquito net at 8000ugx,paid for job at 780,000ugx,saved 200,000ugx,transport 56,000ugx,rent 120,000ugx, food and air at 60,000ugx and bought other items she does not remember.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This transfers I will use for starting up business of selling clothes and shoes in Bukedea market. The aim is to retain sustainability of my family from this money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is evening hours when Iam with friends interracting. We normally exchange business ideas.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money as start up capital for business.
