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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is now different in that I own aretail business which earns me money for my livelihood unlike before I used to worry so much about looking ajob to earn me money.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD has helped many people in improving their livelihood, and GD has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy stock for my shop which costed me 600,000ugx, I aldo bought slipers, shoes and clothes worth 500,000ugx. The balance of the money I'm saving for future use .
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($444 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, feeling joyful and happiness. I never expected to get such an opportunity. Since I graduated I could not get a job so I started my small business that has now grown thanks to these transfer I am expanding my business.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I never went back to bed. I was very happy but kept it to my self as I was avoiding people from knowing and those who want to borrow.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer 500,000 ugx to top up in my retail business shop since stock was reducing and yet rent was increasing.
I then used 300,000 ugx and bought a pop corn machine as an additional business venture. Having seen it in Mbale and most places yet it not here, I thought of this an investment.
I am still planning use the balance to start up Airtel money services because it is not in this area and only MTN services here.
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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 am faced with is paying rent.
The little savings I make just go into paying rent and this is affecting my business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when many customers are coming to buy from my shop.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to expand my already existing business.
I also hope to start up a mobile money business.
