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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($466 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 because I have got a companion (wife) after fulfilling the traditional obligation of paying dowry. I'm no longer lonely. Before I married, I used to feel lonely, I had no one to cook for me and farming was difficult being one person. As of now, am doing well.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well to sensitize people to spend their transfers in ways that will help develop their families as opposed to doing bad things like killing people. Their work is OK according to me, I have nothing against them.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for buying a cow at UGX 620,000, rice at UGX 300,000 that I cooked for my in-laws on my marriage day. I spent UGX 200,000 for their transport and the balance for hiring chairs and the music system.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 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, I have been able to get a spouse. This has given me a companion who makes life sweet each day.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt very happy because this money was going to help me sort a lot of my needs.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent my first transfer to buy household items and I'm planning to spend the the balance on paying the bride price for my wife.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means building iron roofed house and being able to marry.the woman of my dream.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I listen to radio programmes.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is inability to meet medical bills and I often fall sick.
