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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($453 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
My second transfer was spent to buy two cows and a bull which was used as dowry for marrying a wife, and the balance to buy a few household items like a bed, a mattress, bed sheets.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well giving me money which has enabled to marry a wife and acquire household items like mattress, bed and clothes. In the community, people have constructed iron roofed houses, changing the appearance of the village from predominant grass thatched. I don't see anything it hasn't done well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been because when I go out of home, I come back and find food and water readily available, thanks to a wife I married. In addition, I sleep on a bed and mattress comfortably. Before, I used to come back after labouring, start looking for water and cook for myself, then sleep on very uncomfortable floor with a mat.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($471 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy two heifers for paying bride price. I also bought a bed, mattress, bed linen together with other household goods with the remaining portion of the transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The day when money was sent, I heard my community members ululating and I wondered why. But on checking my phone, I saw the message and this made me feel very happy as well.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, am married. In the past, I struggled a lot in taking care of myself most especially doing the domestic chores but this transfer has made it possible for me to marry a wife hence am living each day happily with a wonderful companion by my side.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of land for farming; I am unable to farm and get some food for my self, therefore I have to keep working for other people inorder to buy food and other neccessities.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon after I have finished my lunch, seat with friends chatting
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means; I will be able to buy oxen and marry a wife. This will enable me farm and relieve me from having to labour to earn a living.