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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($448 USD)
access_time over 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 different than it would have been because am happy and sleeping better than before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well giving us money to take children to school, build houses, buy livestock and start businesses; I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy braids and body oils, shampoo all for my hair saloon business, and bought a mattress as well.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($468 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that the money has enabled me start up a hair dressing business which will support the development of my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying saloon equipement for starting a hair dressing business. I also bought household items (mattress and blanket). I treated my self with some money. I have the balance of 400, 000ugx that I intend to use for renting the room for the saloon.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My plan is to spend the transfers on starting up hair dressing shop. This hair dressing business i shall be plating customers to raise money for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest moment is always when iam with my siblings chatting and it happens in the afternoons.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship i face is inadequate amount of money to start up hairdressing business.
