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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time over 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that, I boosted my bakery business. Previously, my production was hindered with lack of enough capital since I usually waited for all the debtors(customers) to pay before I could produce more bread. Currently, my production process is express because I have enough capital which has in turn increased my profit margins.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has improved my life by enabling me to invest in bakery business with the unconditional cash transfers.. There is nothing bad that GD has done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have used my second transfer to boost my existing bakery business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1730250 UGX ($460 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My daily life has tremendously improved in that, I started a bakery business. In the past, I never had a source of income for meeting my family needs like food, clothing among others but I'm now optimistic of making money through this bakery business.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
For a person like who had spent two years at home jobless, receiving this amount of money was a miracle. Infact I was overwhelmingly happy after seeing the message of the money in my phone.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to buy a laptop worth Ugx 1000000, used Ugx 350000 as a start up capital for a bakery business. In addition, I paid debts worth Ugx 170000 and saved the balance for future use.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will start some projects i trained in like making soap and chalk.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at night when I have gone to bed.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is unemployment. I finnished school 2 years ago and upto now i have not got a job leaving me with an option of casual labouring within the village.
