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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($453 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 is different in that, I have been in position to make 13000 bricks. I will use part of it to construct a permanent house and sell the rest for income. I will use this income as capital to start a shop. In addition, I have an intention of opening a farm mainly for piggery and poultry. Before, the only source of income was brick making at people's sites and that fetched little income.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well to give me financial support that has helped me own a popcorn making machine. Piglets, goats, hens and household items like clothes, curtains and bed sheets. I am grateful because GiveDirectly has done every thing well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent UGX 650,000 of my second transfer to make bricks that I am going to use for constructing a permanent house and for sale. I bought 8 piglets at UGX 400,000, 5 hens at UGX 100,000, 2 goats at UGX 130,000. I also bought a popcorn making machine at UGX 250,0000 that will generate for me daily income when I start popcorn making business. Further more, I bought bed sheets, towel, curtains, clothes and lotion at UGX 102,000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 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 have self esteem and I feel proude now than before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first cash transfer, I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first cash transfer worth 1,700,000ugx, I have used 400,000ugx for making bricks. The balance of 1,300,000ugx, I intend to use for buying a cow and starting a business.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i receive this money, i will buy some cows, rent some more land for agriculture and put up a simple house for myself.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my life is when i get good yields during harvesting. This keeps me assured of some income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is issue of my school fees. I wanted to continue with my studies but my parents did not have money by then which forced me to lead an independent life which was also not easy.
