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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time over 4 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 transformed my life alot. I had spent over two years at home after I failed to raise school fees to complete the advanced level of education. However,I utilized the cash transfers to enroll for a certificate in mechanical engineering. I am glad that I will be completing it this year, thanks to GiveDirectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to support the needy people. It would have been annoying had they supported only the wealthy. In addition to this, I love the way GiveDirectly conducts their tasks for instance in resolving household conflicts amicably.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second cash transfer to pay tuition fees worth UGX 400000 and UGX 1200000 will be spent on buying food stock preferably groundnut seeds.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
This financial support is making it possible for me to undertake a course of my choice come August this year. After the course, I will be in position to support my family members because I would be having a stable source of income. Prior to receiving this transfer, I lost hope in education because my father didn't have money to keep me at school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer, I was over whelmed by joy because I knew it will enable me under take any course of my choice.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent all my first transfer to purchase 3 cows that I plan to sell around August to under take a course of my choice.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will start a livestock selling business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon after I have managed what to eat to the family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of money to take good care of my family.
