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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX ($449 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 alot ever since I received the cash transfer. I dress well and eat on time because I can afford nice meals and other basic needs. I spent the cash transfer to start up a produce business and I am very happy that it is earning profits. These profits have enabled me sustain my family and afford other necessities. Previously, I was at home depending on agriculture after my business collapsed. I could not raise enough money to revamp the business. Nevertheless, I am glad that I am back on my feet and the business is booming. I would not have achieved this without the GiveDirectly cash transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well to send us cash transfers that have changed our lives.The GiveDirectly staff too were professional while conducting their duties. There is nothing wrong that I can point out about GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of my second cash transfer to pay school fees for my children and the balance I acquired more stock for my produce business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life daily is different that, I live a happy life now because my business has been boosted with transfer, I feed my family well in terms of having three meals a day and a well balanced diet. Before receiving the transfer, It was very difficult to feed the and family and my business was crumbling.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy when I received the money, I kept on checking the message until morning because I could not believe that I have received these amounts of money. I never slept back from the time I got the message which came at around 3:00 am until morning. I was so happy because previously my business was running on small capital and therefore receiving this transfer meant that I was going to restock produce for the business.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I'm a business woman running a produce business and when I received the money, I boosted my business with transfer which I injected ugx 900000 to restock. I paid school fees for my child ugx 130000, Bought food since feeding is also difficult and paid medical for one of my grandchild Ugx 16000. I have saved ugx 454000 for up keep just in case anything happens like sickness among other shortcomings.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means ,I shall invest in to my business. I will maximize my produce business with this transfers by buying and selling more. This will improve it's sustainability.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is afternoon especially after completing garden work. I relax while chatting with neighbours.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is how to upbring my grandchildren abandoned by their mothers.
