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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($448 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 is now different in that, I paid bride price for my wife. This has given me respect both from my spouse and in laws. Previously, I didn't have any source of income and even land to cultivate crops to sell for income.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well in enabling me to marry my wife by giving me the money. On the other hand, GiveDirectly has done nothing bad.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on live stock, poultry and on an ox plough. In addition, I bought a bed, bicycle, a hoe and groundnut seeds.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time 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 got a bull for farming, cleared pride price for my wife and I have started by business that generates money , I can now get UGX 60,000 on good days which use to support me in farming and buying food for the family members.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was over whelmed with joy the moment I received my money, because recieving this money was a great relief and I saw my plans being achieved.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spen my first transfer for purchasing a bull at UGX 800,000, I paid my wife's bride price at UGX 500,000, started retail shop at UGX 200,000 and the remaining money I bought clothes for my self and spouse.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that, i will be able to complete paying for my traditional marriage bills.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening.This is when am done with all my daily hardest tasks.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of money to cater for my traditional marriage bills.This stresses me alot.
