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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($400 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy a plot of land because i have been renting so I would like to build my own house
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because i now have land where I am going to build my home than it would have been if i hadn't recieved money, I would be having no hope of getting land.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly empowered us by not attaching conditions to the money we received so we bought ourselves land and started new ventures to generate income
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a refrigerator to put in my restaurant business and provide cold drinks to my clients. I also rented two acres of land to plant some maize and other crops I can put in the restaurant to avoid buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am able to add capital in my business ans boost it for more profits
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying utensils to put in my hotel.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved my money i felt excited and quickly i told my husband.
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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 building a house because I no long wish to rent a house and the remaining balance I will use it to expand my business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is starting a small business which has sustained the family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing currently is the burden of paying house rent because it has not allowed my business to grow.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I receive many customers to my business because the profits I make do me good.
