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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($446 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 has changed that i have started a business that has enabled me to take good care of my life. Through this very business am planing to go back to school which could not afford on my own.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD did well to help most of the people who were living in poverty by giving us financial assistance. However nothing they have done bad
What did you spend your second transfer on?
i have not yet started using it but am planning to buy livestock.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($473 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, I have been in position to start up a small business for myself that generates daily income and I now own a bull and a cow.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money I became very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying a bull @ 700,000UGX, a cow @ 300,000UGX and remaining money I have used to start up fuel vending business, particularly for motor cycles.
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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 to make me start serious income generating business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest moment is during morning hours when iam interracting with my neighbours.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My plan is to use the transfers for buying oxen and cows. The cows shall produce and multiple in number ,which in turn can help me in future.
