"I spent the cash transfer to purchase a pair of oxen worth UGX1450000 and an oxplough worth UGX150000. The balance was spent on food and medical bills."

"I felt very happy at that moment when I received the cash transfer. I was happy because I had a very big debt burden to clear."

"I spent the first transfer to pay a debt worth UGX500000. I bought household items worth UGX200000. I spent UGX100000 on medical bills. I bought pigs worth UGX100000. The balance was spent on food."

"I spent the second transfer to purchase windows,doors,bricks, cement and sand. I also purchased household items."

"My life is much better. I acquired a motorcycle that is earning income for the family. It also acts as a means of transport for the family. Prior to receiving the cash transfers, transport to the medical facilities was cumbersome. Secondly, we had no income generating activity. We appreciate Givedirectly for supporting us."

"The moment I received my money, I felt so happy. This is because I had waited for this chance for a very long time."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the feeling of being safe. Getting this financial support from GiveDirectly has given me self pride and confidence in my community. However, before getting this money, I was so vulnerable that at times I feared appearing in gathering as I felt so belittled given my position as one who depended on casual labour to sustain my family."

"The moment I received my money, I was so delighted given that the situation in my home was wanting."

"The moment I received my money, I felt so happy having held this amount of money. It would help me to off set most of my financial issues."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that this money has given me freedom to separate from my parents. I now have built and separated compounds with my parents. Before getting this money, yes! I felt like moving but could not because I was not financially able. In addition to the above, I was also able to partially pay dowry for my wife. This has brought harmony in my family. Prior to getting money, my wife's parents were pestering on the dowry issues."