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Mbasalaki's family
Mbasalaki
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
48
workCampaign
Eastern Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($446 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
the difference is that I no longer have darkness in my home at night. My home has light throughout the night and this is got from the solar system that I bought using my first transfer. I also have plans of buying a motor cycle any time from now. To me this is a big dream that I did not think of in my life. I am so happy indeed.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what Give Directly does well is the way they train their staff. They are so disciplined to the extent that they will be ready to attend to any body at any moment either on phone or physically in the field. What I don't like is the long processes they take us through during the enrollment.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I still have my money in may house and my plans are to buy a second hand motor cycle at 1400000 and the balance of 232000 will be invested in my dream business of buying and selling second hand clothes here in my community.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I am now stress free, I feel healthier than before and this money has made our relationship in our family stronger than before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I and my husband were extremely happy for having got such a bigger amount of money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid off my debts worthy 800,000/=, I bought a solar panel at 700,000/= and the remaining balance has been used on buying food at home and for upkeep.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is sickness which has affected my healthy and work because i can not even cultivate crops for food consumption leading to food shortage in my household.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is morning hours when I wake up alive and ready to new begin a new day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy assets which wil help as source of capital in the future to start up my business. This money wil also help me to plast my house and also to pay some of my debts.