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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($441 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 different in that I now operate my own tailoring business
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD has empowered people financally hence making their livelihood better and there is nothing bad it has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a Bull at 550,000ugx,business(restock) at 700,000ugx, a pig at 40,000ugx, chicken at 25,000ugx, Food at 200,000ugx,Savings at 118,000ugx.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 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 my standard of living of has improved due this money.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved my money, i felt happy because it will boost my business.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy cloth materials to support my tailoring business, and a few household items, then paid rent for my business premises.
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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 is lack of money for buying clothing materials that i can use for making clothes.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest moment is during morning hours especially after waking up when iam well.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to improve on my business. Iam a tailor and i do make people's clothes at Dubai market kolir subcounty but i lack money for buying materials.
