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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1662915 UGX ($450 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?
My life is much better because I started up a retail business which earns me daily income. Life is much perfect compared to the past when I had no income generating activity. I am a self independent person now because of the empowerment that GiveDirectly availed me through the cash transfers.
I am very grateful to GiveDirectly for changing my life from grass to grace.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well to support me with the cash transfers. On my side, I cannot see anything bad that GiveDirectly has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second cash transfer to purchase stock worth UGX 1000000. I am planning to spend the balance of UGX 600000 to finance my child's school fees next year.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because through GiveDirectly cash transfers , I was able to acquire more capital for my charcoal business. This has enabled me retain customers because I can meet their demands. These in-turn has increased the daily profits. For instance, on a good day I can make a profit of up to UGX 100000 and on bad day I earn UGX 50000. I'm glad that I can afford basic needs like food and clothes for my family. Before these transfers, I could not meet my customers' demands because I had less stock.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received money from GiveDirectly, I felt very happy because I got capital to add into my charcoal business which will sustain my family.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
Paid rent worth UGX 250,000, added capital to my charcoal business worth UGX 1,000,000, bought Livestock ( a calf) worth 350,000, clothing worth UGX 50,000 and food ( meat, bananas, beans and posho ) worth UGX 50,000.
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access_time almost 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i am facing in my life is lack of money. My family and i sleep in a small house but if i had it (money),I would have built already.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when i am charting with my parents-in-law at a time when everyon is free and relaxed.
It is also during such moments that i have time to put across my request and and it ecxites me the more when they respond positively to them. They have always provided for me since my husband is away.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will be able to build a better house, srart up a general merchandise shop and take my children to school.
