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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($401 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 setting up a retail shop business selling basic groceries. I hope to be be getting an extra income to support my family.
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 because the money has helped me to start up a business to support my family even after Give Directly has gone. This is a good thing because without the transfer it would have been to feed my family because of the prolonged drought we have had.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly does well to be transparent and honest because at first we thought it was a lie but they fulfilled what they said and they have been very different from other organizations we have seen.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on opening up a retail shop that sells groceries and i am earning money from it
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have been able to set up a business from which i am getting a daily income to take care of my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
A plot of land! I spent my first transfer on a plot of land because we are very children on Avery small piece of land for our father. So I want to have my own land that is big enough for my family. I paid half of the money for this land and I am happy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My morning was real good! I saw a mobile money message in the morning from GiveDirectly. I confirmed it and it was true I had received the money. I was happy!
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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 finishing my house and the remaining balance to invest in my business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is starting up my small shop. This shop has helped me in providing basic needs to my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is the limited capital that has failed me to boost my business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is afternoon because this is the time when I receive more customers to my business.
