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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($441 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's different now in that, I dress on decent clothes which make me stand out in the community. In addition, these transfers empowered me to acquire livestock which I will use as dowry as my tradition demands bride price for a wife. Furthermore, the transfers assisted me attain a driving certificate and process a driving permit therefore I'm now a qualified driver. Previously, my conditions of living were so demeaning in that, I dressed on few and worn out clothes which made me look inferior in the village. I also didn't have cattle to marry a spouse making me live a single life for quit a long time. Finally, I did not have driving qualifications therefore I would like to extend my gratitude to GiveDirectly for the awesome generosity rendered unto me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my view, GiveDirectly has done a good job in that, I managed to acquire certain thing which I never had in my life for example Livestock, driving permit and household items courtesy of the transfers. In addition, GiveDirectly field officials conducted themselves professionally in the way that they did not segregate during enrollment. The whole village was enrolled into the program. According to me, everything went on well with GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received this transfer, I decided to acquire livestock, process for a driving permit and the remaining money I bought household items like clothes.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means I will be able to get my self a wife since I am now grown up. I will also be able to start a business to sustain my self.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I have finished my work and go to the trading center to eat some pork and chat with friends
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is when I wasn't able to continue with my education because my parents could not afford to pay for me any more.