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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have spent my second transfer on a cow worth Ugx560000 and goats worth Ugx180000. I also start up a shop with a capital of Ugx300000 and paid bride price of Ugx593000.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give directly has done well in according the recipients, the respect they deserve irrespective of their economic status. However, Give directly has done nothing bad.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is now different in that, I have been able to start up my business which is giving me daily income. In the past, I used to toil in people's gardens yet receive little pay, but now am a boss of my own living the life I enjoy.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($466 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on livestock at 1022000ugx, beddings 135000ugx, clothes at 65000ugx, food 130000ugx, household utensils 30000ugx, radio set at 50000UGX and solar panel at 140000ugx. I also lent out 100000ugx and saved 50000ugx.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt very very happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my standard of living has improved because in the past I could not afford the things that I have acquired using this transfer.
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access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of land for cultivation.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest moments is always afternoon's when Iam chatting and next to my spouse.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This transfers will enable me buy animals. These animals I will inturn give to my in-laws as dowry.
