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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686157 UGX ($450 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 I have a better house to sleep in, and i started a fuel business to sell to motorcycle taxi owners.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well changing the outlook of the people by giving us money to acquire livestock, build houses, buy land, start businesses in the center; and it hasn't done well by not giving some money who are now unhappy that this happened to them.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy iron sheets, two doors, cement and sand, paid labour for plastering the house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1719800 UGX ($447 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy four trips of bricks, one trip of sand, fourteen bags of cement, a door, a window and the balance, re-stocked motorcycle engine oil business i had started.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved the money, i was so happy because God has fulfilled my prayers to get money for my plans.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is peace of mind, because my business has been boosted and money problems are easily resolved now.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i faced in life was constant premature birth. I lost three wombs in that manner which almost wanted to make my spouse sent me away.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is afternoon after lunch ,normally i go chatting with my fellow women.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving the money means to build ironroofed house. My spouse and i started constructing permanent commercial house but failed to complete due to no money, so the transfers will help us finish one room remaing.
