"I expect in the next six months to have enough farm products for both household consumption and sales hence will have minimal expenditures. I expect the income from farming to cater to my family needs especially my child's school fees. In the next six months, I see myself to be living better in that I will behave added a heifer to my herd which will always be a security as well as an investment in my family."

"I was awakened by loud vibration from my mobile, I was a bit shocked. It was so unusual for someone to send e a message at such an hour. But again I decided to check, who might have sent the message. Upon checking, I realized it was an mpesa message from GD. I was overwhelmed with joy and I was so sure my dreams are now achievable."

"I was at the farm when my phone started ringing and I immediately checked. But because I am illiterate I couldn't comprehend anything, I decided to ask for assistance from my helper. After checking he realized it was an mpesa message from GD. I had finally my first transfer. I was so happy I wish you could see how I reacted."

"I heard a message tone that early morning. I called my son who read the message for me. At that moment I felt happy."

"I have been depending on a small income from construction work which has been my main source of income. As a result of small income, I have always sort for help from friends and family members to keep our lives moving in the house. This was very ashaming as some thought I was not ready for family life. I am glad GD transfers have transformed my life. I do not seek for help anymore and I am financially independent. I also have a small saving which is a very big step in my life I know things will get better soon."

"My new goal is to boost my juice business by adding more stock to the business. I would want to have a good stock which will raise my income from the profits. I have been doing business on small stock and in most cases, I always run out of what to sell. I would want to avoid this because it makes me lose customers."

"My life has changed in that, I was in position to make 15,000 bricks. I am planning to use part of the brick to construct a permanent house and sell the balance for plastering the house. Secondly, I have bought the iron sheets and saved UGX 240,000 to use with the second transfer for construction work. Previously, I didn't have enough money to acquire the needed construction materials."

"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I will have expanded my poultry business. I will also be able to comfortably pay for my son's school fees. This will give him ample time to study hence making him thrive in his studies. These two projects have always been my biggest worries. I am glad I have the means to work them out and ensure all goes well."

"I received the mobile money message early morning. I overheard ululations from the community, so I checked my phone to confirm if it was money sent from GiveDirectly."

"The moment I received my money, I was very happy that I thanked God for this kind of help."