"I felt very happy that day when I received the cash transfer. We had many debts that we had failed to finance. We were living in fear ."

"Upon receiving my money, I was overwhelmed my joy because this money would enable me acquire an ox and ox-plough that were going to ease my farming."

""Laughing" the moment I received my money , I felt so happy and delighted. I had got money to off set some financial needs."

"I heard the phone buzzing and when I checked the message. It showed that I had received UGX1730250 from GiveDirectly. I was very happy and excited at that moment."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the relief I feel for having purchased a plot of land that I will leave to my children. This is because my husband and I have have no land to leave to them as their home had less parts of the land that is already divided among the children of the home."

"I am very happy because I acquired an ox and this has boosted our labour force. Previously, I had only one ox. I had to borrow oxen from the neighbours and this was hectic. The cash transfers have made me self independent. I also acquired nice household items."

"I received MTN mobile money message at around 9:00 am while I was in church. I was very happy after I confirming with my mobile money balance because I had never received that sum of money in my life time."

"The biggest difference is that I am very pleased and hopeful that I am assured of daily income from the business. Previously, I would depend entirely on the salary for survival. This was cumbersome because at times I would incur debts that would overburden me."

"I depend solely on my wife for most of the things since I am asthmatic and I cannot do most of the tedious work. Despite this, I have always wished the best for my family. I know that by using my transfers from GiveDirectly, I will be able to clear paying school fees for my daughter by the end of six months to come. This will make my life different from how it is currently since it will enable me to start helping my wife with some money to use in meeting some of our needs."

"The moment I received my money, I felt happy for this kind of financial help that will change my life for ever."