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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($447 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?
My life is much better after my dowry was paid. My marriage is much stable and my parents are very happy. Before, I was not settled and my parents too were not happy. In addition, I acquired land which I plan to cultivate when the rainy season starts. Previously, we used to just rent farm lands for agriculture.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well by helping me to acquire land and pay dowry. GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer on cultural function (dowry) worth UGX 1,400,000 and clothing/household goods( bed, curtains) worth UGX 200,000.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 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 my standard of living has improved because I have acquired enough clothes and beddings.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my cash transfer, I felt so happy and informed my spouse a bout it.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first cash transfer worth 1,700,000ugx, I bought beddings which costed 500,000ugx, I bought clothes worth 300,000ugx, I paid a debt of 400,000ugx which I had borrowed for treating my child. I have hired an acre of land at 250,000ugx for crop ciltivation, the family is feeding on a balanced diet worth 200,000ugx and treated my mother with 50,000ugx.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means i will buy some more land for farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon while sharing with my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is lack of enough support for my family welfare.
