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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($403 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on completing constructing my house since I had left it half way. I also started up a small business from which I will continue to get some income.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would still be employed by several people to do labour in order to earn some income however since I received the transfers, it has been me employing others to work for me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD does well by giving us financial support and most importantly giving it to us at the time when we are in need of such help.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($420 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer as capital to start up my coffee business. Initially I was working as an employee that they would give money so that i can buy coffee seedlings, dry them and sell after grinding and I had to take back the money from the sales to my boss. However with the transfer, I invested my own money so all the money realised from the sales plus the profits Is mine.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to work on pressure because I always had to deliver cash from the coffee sales to my employer at the end of each day however all that changed when i got the transfers. I invested my own capital and i now work at my own pace without pressure from anyone because i am my boss. That's the biggest difference in my daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer to add capital in my business of buying coffee so that I can increase on my profits and these profits will help us as a family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on opening up a shop for my wife so that she can also be busy with something and be able to provide something at home.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on completing my house like putting windows , and opening up a small business
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement l am proudest of is having my own house and then being able to keep my family because others are not where I am now
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lacking food to feed my family mostly during the dry season
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I have finished eating and I am satisfied.
