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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($465 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 has changed because I started a salon business which earns me profits everyday and these meets my needs like food and clothing. Previously, I could not afford to meet my daily needs.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well by helping me to start up a salon business which will sustain me and my family in future. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer on Livestock like cows worth UGX 800,000, food for my pigs worth UGX 240,000, start salon business worth 595000 and transport worth UGX 50,000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($469 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I can now purchase my basic needs compared to before when I could not afford any basic need.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt happy because I got money to improve my standards of Living.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer on purchasing livestock at UGX 663,000, solar and battery at UGX 776,000, Pit latrine at UGX 70,000, houshold goods bed at UGX 70,000, clothes at UGX 60,000, food at UGX 50,000 and transport UGX 11000.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This transfers I will spend on increasing my piggery project inoder to achieve maximum out put in future. This shall help to sustain my livelihood in future through selling them for money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is morning, since I do not experience stress.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is lack of enough money for operating my piggery project like buying feeds.
