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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($451 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?
I am now a happy person, before I paid bride price for my spouse, there was pressure from my in laws. Receiving this cash transfer, has enabled me to pay part of it and we are now concentrating on building our house and live happily.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well through their transparent approach, there is no or less corruption in it. I have not yet interfaced with what GiveDirectly has not done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent UGX 332,000 for buying a heifer that I have given to my in laws as bride price. The balance of UGX 1,300,000, I intend to spend it on starting construction work on my permanent house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($471 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 I have bought my household items and am hopeful of constructing an iron roofed soon.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying household items(kitchen utensils,mattress). I paid a debt of 400,000ugx and I have saved 1,000,000ugx which I intend to use for constructing a new iron roofed house.
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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 build an iron roofed house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when I am seated at the centre with other youths.
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 the cultivation activity.
