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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($449 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Am now training in tailoring, and the shop puts a smile on my face.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It has supported us who had failed to provide for ourselves
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I started a shop with a capital of 1,400,000 selling basic items.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I now have tailoring skills and this is going to help me start a business for myself when the second transfer comes
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money i was very happy
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on repairing the house which cost me 500,000shs, I bought a tailoring machine at 800,000shs, I spent 300,000shs on paying fees for my tailoring lessons, the rest I used it as up keep
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will give up house keeping and become independent and be able to take care of myself.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during lunch time. Especially when I am going to eat a special meal.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardiship I have faced in my life is lack of school fees to complete my studies. I dropped out of school and started working as a house maid.
