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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time over 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 been able to start up an income generating activity that is currently helping me to meet my daily family needs.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give directly has done well in helping us by giving out unconditional cash grants. On the other hand GD has done nothing bad
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the whole of my second transfer for starting up a cattle business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($454 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy two pairs of bed sheets, a bed, a mattress, clothes, and the balance i intend to start a livestock selling business.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved my money, i was so glad that i kept smiling to myself all the time for this kind of blessing.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is, i now dress and feed better than before .
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship which i faced in my life was lack of money for school fees , it was really very hard for my mother to raise money for paying tution hence this forced me to drop out from school in senior four .
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is evening. after work I always go to kolir trading center to relax and have fun with my friends.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving the money means my future will be bright in such a way that since am not married am going to use the money for buying cattle to give my in-laws in form of dowary.
