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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1662250 UGX ($451 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?
Prior to receiving the cash transfers, I was asked at what time of the day was I happy. I could not respond correctly because at that time I was working under someone else. However, I can now sincerely say that, I am the happiest because the cash transfers uplifted my living standards. I started up a mobile money business that earns me enough income that supports the family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well to support people without requesting for bribes in return. More so, they actually support the poor and needy. I also like the fact that they do not get involved in rumour mongering with in the village. However, they need to explore their enrollment criteria and enroll all the people especially those recipients who were skipped during enrollment process.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second cash transfer to purchase household items worth UGX 200000 and UGX was spent on processing a mobile money agent line business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($467 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 happiness knowing that I will be operating a mobile money service agency business as a source of income.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
That moment I received my money, I felt so happy because all my future plans arranged are coming to reality.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
My first transfer was spent to start the process of having mobile money service business as an agent, and the balance is saved to complete the process together with expected second transfer when received.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to complete the balance of the dowery for my wife and part of it start my own mobile money business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after I have had my meals. I go to bed when I am happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is little finance to run my family affairs and that is why I want to start mobile money business.
