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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($449 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 house was not blastered but with GD funds I was able to do it. I now have a garden of sugarcane as my investment which I didn't have.
Thanks to GD.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
All that GD does is good. I have not experienced anything negative.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I gave 600,000Ugsh tobmy spouse to invest in his business, I bought a garden of sugarcane about an acre worth 1,000,000Ugsh. This will help me to reap more profits. The balance 32,000Ugsh I spent on food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
been able to get invest in my sugar cane growing business and renovated my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt really happy after receiving the money
What did you spend your first transfer on?
Bought sugar cane seeds for 1,000,000 to plant
Renovated my house at the cost of 600,000
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means development since i will use it to boom my saloon business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is always in evening when i get some income after work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is lack of a strategic location for my business. I just move whenever called by a recipient since i dont have anywhere to be found.
