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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 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?
My life is different in that, I have got a piece of mind because I have been in position to clear my son's bride price and I have constructed an ironed roofed house which has relived me from the burned of renovating my hut yearly. I have also owned the phone that I never thought to have owned at my old age.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly did well to give me cash that enabled me to address my pressing needs and I'm forever grant full for Give Directly and everyone who received this transfer is grant full in my village, Give Directly has not done anything bad on my side.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent all my second transfer for paying bride price for the wives of my two sons. As in our culture parents marry for their sons, I now have pride because as family we are now respected my our in-laws.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($463 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 am able to afford food without working in people's gardens as a casual labourer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt so happy and I even slept well. I was sick but that time I felt better.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying a bicycle, a pig, water drum, food, tapline and for treatment. I also bought construction materials (Cement 300,000ugx sand at 200,000ugx for pastering my house. I have saved 300,000ugx and my husband too has kept some money.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to complete the construction of my house, buy a bull that can help in the farming activity.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time when I am seated with other members of the family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of oxen to help in cultivation.
