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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($399 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 buying a sewing machine so that I can stop hiring to do business. I also bought a bicycle and paid school fees for my children in secondary school.
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 if I never received the transfer in that I no longer have to hire a sewing machine since i own mine and I get daily income out of tailoring.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to reach down to recipients in the community and make follow-up calls to them on transfers made. According to me, Give Directly does well in all.
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 to buy a sewing machine that i use to sew people's clothes at a cost and because of that i get some income. I have always known how to sew clothes because I attended tailoring classes however I never had money to buy a machine do my self.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to earn income on a daily basis and also being able to put my skills(tailoring) into practice is the biggest difference in daily life. This was all possible because of the transfers that i used to buy a sewing machine.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying Sand and cement for plastering my house since it was not looking good
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my second transfer on buying a Cow for rearing so that it can give me some milk for drinking and also selling.
I will also spend some of the next transfer on my childrens school fees and also to start up a business of selling fish so that i can earn a living.
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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 paying school fees for my children and the remaining balance to start a business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is building a home for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is paying school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am having a meal with my children and husband.
