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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($421 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on clearing my tuition fees at the technical school and buying a tool box since am doing a mechanics and driving course.
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 if I never received the transfer in that I now have technical skills in mechanics and I have acquired driving skills which will help me earn for the rest of my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD does well to consider the youth while giving out transfers for economic empowerment. The GD programme is all inclusive and not discriminative.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($425 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay for tuition at a technical institute where I am studying from because I was just seated at home not studying since the time i finished ordinary level
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am currently acquiring skills from school and I believe I will get a job afterwards and take care of my people
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($113 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a goat to make sure that my money keeps accumulating in it. I also bought a matress and bedsheets because the ones i had were too old
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer to go back to school and study mechanical ingineering and driving because I am hoping to join police forces so that I can either become a driver or a mechanic in police
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the cash transfer on paying tuition fees for a certificate in mechanical engineering.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did buy a goat that am expecting to rear so that they can multipy in future.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced in my life is having no money to pay tuition fees for a certificate in mechanical engineering.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during evening hours especially when am playing football with my friends.
