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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($454 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent all my second transfer to boost my rice trading business by acquiring more stock.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, givedirectly has done well uplifting people's livelihood by giving them money to acquire livestock, land, house hold items, pay school fees, building houses; and I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
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 because I am happy to be able to support my family through paying school fees, buy food and other household items, unlike before when it was really hard for me.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($464 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
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access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face currently is lack of money to start a business that will help in sustaining my family livelihood.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is evening hours as Iam Inspecting my rice gardens, I feel stress free.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to start up a business. Iam gifted in doing business but only that I do not have a start up capital, so this transfers will be of great help.
