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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660300 UGX ($440 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The cash transfers empowered me to restock my restaurant. I was able to relocate my business and I am happy that its making profits.
Furthermore, I reclaimed a piece of land after repayment of a loan that I had acquired to clear my medical bills.
In the past, my bussiness was struggling and I could hardly clear my bills. This caused a rift between me and my land lord and I had to shift.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to send people cash transfers that have helped the community.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer to hire a piece of land and part of the cash transfer was spent on purchasing utensils and chairs. The balance I intend to pay my child's school fees and part of it to invest in agriculture.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life is great because I have cleared of the debt and repossessed the land which I had used as collateral. I plan to cultivate g-nuts on this land when the season starts. In the past I had no money to pay off the debt.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very excited to receive my transfer from GiveDirectly. This is because I was going to pay off the debt and repossess the land.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to pay off the debt worth UGX 700,000, purchased Livestock worth UGX 800,000 and bought items for my restaurant business (utensils and chairs) worth UGX 200,000.
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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 build a house so that I stop paying rent.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is on sunday during prayers.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is depression because my ex-husband took away my children.
