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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 on buying doors and Windows to accomplish my house.I also bought two cows for rearing to help me in future
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 recieved the transfer in away that i have been able to send back my children to school on time with all the schoolfees and i am also rearing two cows
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly does well to come and check on us in case we have a problem apart from just giving us money though i do not see anything that GiveDirectly does not do well
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to start a retail shop because this business will keep my money growing and I will have a continuous income even after GD has stopped supporting me
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I have now confidence that I will be able to take care of my family because I now have an income source
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on 2 goats, solar panel and utensils.Am planning to sell off my goats for a cow and my solar panel helps save the money I have been charged for charging my phone and buying paraffin for light. This is exciting for me.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I want to start a retail shop to save my villagers from walking long distances. This will also help me improve my household income.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to establish a grocery shop within our community.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I was able to establish a poultry farm at my home.This helped me to increase on my household income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest headship I have ever had is having no capital to begin a business to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during afternoon hours when am having lunch together with my husband and children.
