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Ronald
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
26
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1652800 UGX ($446 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a bull as an investment at 500,000 ugx. I also paid my school fees then buying requirements totaling 550,000 ugx I am keeping the balance of my transfer as I plan to use it to pay my fees for second rerm.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has done well by giving me money. Hence, opened my doors to my future. However, to me give directly has done nothing wrong.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I had never recieved my tranfers, my future would be uncertain. Now that I recieved my tranfers, I am able to futher my education. This will help me to aquire a skill that I will use for the rest of my life and support my family.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy beds,mattreses, bed-sheets,chairs, pay school fees for my siblings and the balance,I intend to resume studies.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i read the message of having received the money, I felt too much joy in my heart, happiness that i thanked God for this blessing.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life now is general peace of mind and we now sleep using mattresses.Before, it was sleeping on rough mats,used to worry for the future of my siblings being unable to go to school.
 
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access_time over 6 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is lack of money for education .which has forced me to drop out from school with out reaching University.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is after having lunch. I do go and visit my friends and we crack jokes and stories.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me to buy cattle which I will use in future for marriage.