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Henry
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Carpentry
faceAge:
26
workCampaign
Eastern Uganda
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($401 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying more furniture to boost my furniture business.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been of I never received the transfer because I have been able to increase capital in my furniture business which would have taken me a long time for the business to grow had I not got the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly does well in being very honest and transparent in all its activities because it does not ask for money to give help neither does it favour anybody in the selection process. On the other hand I have not seen anything Give directly does not do well.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to start up a business because i wanted to generate daily income for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Tje biggest difference in my life is opening up a business that has helped me get money daily and support my family. May God reward GD
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($118 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building a house because i still stay in my parents compound. I also plan to add more capital in my carpentry business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Managing to finish school up to diploma level though job opportunities is the achievement am proudest of.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is during the time of school. School fees was always a problem in a way that i was being chased from school all the time, this used to hurt me alot because i loved school so much seeing my fellow school mates in school while me chased i would break down in tears.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening because i get to watch some football.