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Mary
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
18
workCampaign
Standard Uganda
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($452 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Currently, my life is different in that I am in a healthy condition in terms of health and living. I am also in position to take care of my daughter something that would have been imposible since I conceived while in school. Before getting this money, I had no hope of ever managing with my pregnacy as I knew that anytime I would pass. In addition, being able to acquire my two heads of cattle will help me in terms of saving and investing for my daughter's future. When the cow calves, I will always be assured of an income by either selling the milk to meet day to day expenses or it's calf for bigger bills.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well by giving me money that I have put into good use like to support my daughter and parents though I was not yet at the age of benefiting. GiveDirectly on the other hand does not segregate while helping people. They are genuine in their approach of work.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy two heads of cattle. A bull and a cow that will act as an investment for my daughter when it calves. I also gave my father some money that he used to add to his to complete building his house. I also bought some house hold items such as bedding, utensils for my mother, curtains, clothes for my daughter and myself.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($461 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 that since my boy friend a bundoned me after preventing me, feeding was a problem but now it's very easy for me since I can now eat a balanced diet.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer, I felt happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for purchasing clothes worth 40,000ugx, a bull at 750,000ugx two goats 160,000ugx to be used for ploughing and as an Income generating activity. I also bought three pairs of bedsheets 120,000ugx, a mattress at 100,000ugx, shoes 18,500ugx, back bag coated 65,000ugx in order to improve on my living conditions and the blance of 446,000ugx I used it for feeding.
 
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access_time over 5 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money is going to help me finnish my tailoring course.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Its is when i have eaten a decent meal.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Its when i conceived when still at school and i first ran away from home and the person who made me pregnant also disappeared.