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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($452 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 life is different in that, I can afford to have all meals in aday which I could not have before. Secondly I have also paid dowry for my wife which I could not have done on my own if I never received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well by helping people get plots, permanent structures, motorbikes for businesses and marrying women. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer on purchasing Livestock at UGX 1,070,000, household goods / clothes at UGX 100,000, hiring others for Agriculture at UGX 100,000, school fees at UGX 150,000, food at UGX 113,000 and the there is a balance of UGX 100,000 which I plan to spend on hosting my in-laws.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness for I have acquire what I wasn't able to.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy that i couldn't wait for the night to end so I can go and withdraw.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to hire land for cultivation, bought a cow and household items.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am excited because i have been farming in a small piece of land and now that i will get this money, i will buy some land for our family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When i have money
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My inlaws always put me on pressure to pay dowry and i have not been having money.
