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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($402 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on farming. I used my transfer to hire land for growing sudarcanes so that I can be able to buy a plot of land after selling them.
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 because I now have a salon business for a daily income and I have my sugarcane plantation that I expect it to give me much income after harvest.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to be patient with us from the beginning to the end and fulfilling the promise of giving us the money.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($423 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to grow a plantation of sugarcane because it is an enterprising business currently. I used some of the money to add capital in my hair saloon business which is currently freding my family
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i nolonger have stressed over securing food for my family since my hair saloon business can now generate money for that.
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 expanding on my salon business to supplement on my family income. I bought some hair weaves and seats for customers
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money i felt so happy and good that I withdrew the money immediately and the next day went I went to shop for the things I needed for the salon.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying a piece of land then construct a home. Secondly i also want to add capital in my salon business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is my salon business because its through it i earn some money daily and take care of my basic needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was during my former marriage when my husband did not take care of me to the extent of leaving.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I get some customers to be worked on.
