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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1662250 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time over 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am currently riding some body's motorbike and the bike owner expects UGX 50,000 weekly that leaves me with little money for addressing my family needs. Having received these transfers, I am now in the process of look for a suitable motorbike to buy. Once I get my own bike, I will have enough money to pay my children's school fees, agriculture and I will be in position to save money for maintaining my motorbike since all the money I make will be mine.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well to give me cash that I am planning to us for acquiring a motorbike for transportation business.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have not yet spent my second transfer but I intend to spend it for purchasing a motorbike for transportation business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life will improve after purchasing a motorbike for transportation business. This is because the profits will enable me to provide basic needs like treatment, food and more so paying school fees for my children. Currently, I'm still depending on casual labour to meet some of the needs in my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I saw the message that I had received money, I felt very happy because my plan of purchasing a motorbike was going to be implemented.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have not yet spent my first transfer but I'm planning to purchase motorbike after getting all my transfers.
Enrolled
access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a great improvement in my home.
I will be able to build an iron roofed house no matter what the size will be.
Grass has become so scarse and expensive that I can not afford.
But most of all, I feel it is the best I can do to remember the great opportunity that I have had the chance to be part of.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when I am listening to music and other radio programs.Some of these programs build on my personal life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Poverty is the biggest hardship that I am faced with.
At some point in time, I used to ride a motorcycle for boda boda services which would earn me money for a living.
However, this was withdrawn since it (motorcycle) was not mine.
To this end, I have not been in position to do any business because I do not have where to start from.
I do not have capital with which I can venture in any productive business.
