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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($442 USD)
access_time almost 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 has changed because through these cash transfers, we were able to start a butcher business. On a good day, it gives me a profit of UGX 70000. I'm now in position to meet the needs of my family on time. For instance treament and paying school fees. Previously, we had no source of income and I was forced to depend on loans and friends for survival.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well by enabling me start a family business for meeting my family needs like food, school fees and treatment. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought livestock ( a bull) for my butcher business and there is a balance which I'm planning to spend on restocking Livestock.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness to see that I now sleep with a bigger matresss.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was happy that this money had actually reached me and free to use as I wish.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
My first transfer was spent to buy household items like mattress, bedsheets, curtains, utensils, paid a debt, paid school fees, and bought a bull.
Enrolled
access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means I will be able to educate my children and buy some household items like beddings, beds
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when I am with my children and we aresharing stories.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life Is; when I feel sick and there was no money for treatment, I was forced to even work while sick.
