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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time 5 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 have bought a sewing machine which is making for me some money for up keep. I also have my own assets and I can afford any thing I want .
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly Directly did well to give me financial assistance and sensitized people in my community before the enrollment process. Every thing is good and there is nothing they are doing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for buying livestock at UGX 1,045,000, household items at UGX 338,000. I stocked my shop with materials worth UGX 250,000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($472 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I can now purchase anything that I desire using the income I generate from my Tailoring business.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I became so happy, Ululating and thanking God for this wonderful opportunity. I also thanked GD for liberating me from extreme poverty and acquired for me a Tailoring machine which I could not afford on my own.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a tailoring machine @ UGX 550000, Household items @UGX 463000, Tailoring materials @UGX 305000, A bag @UGX 42000, School UGX 20000.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will buy a sewing machine and complete my course as a tailor.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon upon getting my lunch.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is living with pregnancy alone without the husband.
