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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest differenc ein my daily life is that finally I maanged to get a sewing machine and started a business immediately and as we speak I've managed to win many customers.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
In the next six months, I expect to have advanced my sewing skills so that more customers can flock in my shop with various designs.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The biggest difference in my daily life is that finally I managed to get a sewing machine and started a business immediately and as we speak I've managed to win many customers.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I have a new goal of buying a different sewing machine so that I can have a variety of them that can sew various items. I ddin't have this goal but after buying the one I bought I've spotted potenttial customers who wants variety of clothes and designs.
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What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I've faced in life is that I don't have a stable source of income to enable me meet my daily needs like having sufficient food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I unwind after a long day's work.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying a sewing machine that I've always dreamt of owning. I will use it to start a tailoring business and earn my living.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is completing primary school education despite being orphaned at an early age and left with no one to take care of me.
