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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($450 USD)
access_time over 4 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 in that, I bought livestock and poultry. This investment is going to help in the future whenever I need any financial help. Previously, getting a dollar was very difficult and that's why I couldn't own whatever I bought with this transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
According to me, GiveDirectly has done well by giving me the unconditional cash transfers. There is nothing bad that it has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have not yet started spending my second transfer, but I intend to use it for paying my visa to Israel where I have got the job to work.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness that I have received such an amount of that will boost my livelihood in the village.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy because I have never received such an amount of money that will change my livelihood soon.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I haven't spent my first transfer yet, but I intend to start a business, I am especially thinking of a small shop to sell groceries.
Enrolled
access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be in position to start up a business that can generate more income for me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I am seated at the centre with friends.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money that would otherwise enable me to start up an income generating activity.
