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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1686517 UGX ($454 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 has changed in that I now have peace of mind having acquired a piece of land for me to stay. I was staying in my parent's home and my brothers were not happy with me because I came back when the marriage broke. In my culture it is not right for a girl to leave the marital home regardless of the conditions of marriage.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well to caution people in my village not to spend their transfers on doing things that threaten other people's lives. On the other hand they did bad not to enroll some residents whom we thought were even more vulnerable.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer for completing payment of a plot of land that I had deposited for with my first transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($459 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 smart because I acquired good clothes and I sleep on good beddings.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment Ireceived the transfer, I became so happy and I went to church to thank God.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying clothes, shoes, bedsheets, a bed, a mattress and curtains. I have kept the balance of 1,000,0000ugx which I intend to use for buying two cows.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means to buy cows and household items. My spouse refused me now this transfers will help me buy cows and household items.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is morning, after waking up well. This makes me plan for the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is poverty. My family lacks money to provide the necessary items for quality life.
