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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($442 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer to pay school fees for my self and my 3 brothers , i used 1150000 for secondary school ,550000 for my brother in Gulu university.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has helped me and my brothers to resume studies which I had lost hope in. Without these transfers, I would be married at atender age.
GIve directly has done nothing wrong.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Am now at school, and my dreams of being a nurse will be fulfilled.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is lack of money to cater for my personal needs like medical bills, clothing and food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening.My hobby is singing and i best like singing in the evenings when i am on my bed.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means buying land that i will use for raising poultry.I intend to raise up poultry for commercial purposes hence a source of livelihood.
