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Ruth

Country:

uganda

Occupation:

Subsistence farming

Age:

Campaign

Eastern Uganda

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

1685137 UGX ($444 USD)

6 years ago

How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?

We are happy, eat well, we are able to take care of our kids. We are more developed now. We never thought of this till GD came

In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?

GD direct gave us free money. We are happy that we are better now. i don't see anything wrong with GD

What did you spend your second transfer on?

I have used the money to renovate my house, to buy food, and the balance will be used to start a small shop.

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

1754517 UGX ($476 USD)

6 years ago

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.

Th e biggest difference in my daily is that my life is now going to change since i am going to be having a business

Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?

The moment i received my money i was very happy, i even got up and prayed and thanked God for giving me this blessing

What did you spend your first transfer on?

I am going spend my first transfer on putting up a retail business

Enrolled

over 6 years ago

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

The biggest hardship is poverty,all my life i have lived in poverty

What is the happiest part of your day?

My happiest part of the day is during lunch time,we always gather as a family for meal

What does receiving this money mean to you?

I think by me and my family getting this money it will help us to prosper.