"My son had been sent home because of the outstanding fee balance that I wasn't able to clear on time. When I received my first transfer, I spent a portion of the money to clear the fee arrears and was allowed to continue with his studies without any further interruptions on school fees. I also bought building materials to construct a decent house since I could not access better shelter because the house I am currently staying is in not spacious enough and leaking when it rains. I am now in the process of constructing a new house for my family. I also bought six goats which I am currently rearing in my homestead. I am expecting that they will reproduce increase in number and have many of them. I can sell in future to raise more money to start a good business. On the remaining amount, I did some shopping for my children which included some clothing and also on foodstuffs and other household expenses."

"I spent the transfer to purchase a heifer at KES 16500, which I am currently rearing in my homestead. I am expecting it to reproduce and have many of them. I am hoping to sell the offspring to cater for my children's future education expenses since some are still young. I also paid for my children's school fees for them to continue with their studies without any interruptions. Apart from these, I also spent the transfer to purchase some building materials in order to construct a granary that will enable me to store my harvests when the time for harvesting comes, since my house is not enough for this purpose. I also bought an ox plough to use with my oxen to plough my farm. I spent the remaining amount to buy enough foodstuffs for my family, and also in paying for other household expenses."

"My life is good now, my heart is relaxed, I have peace of mind because I paid my children's school fees. I bought a piece of land and I have saved money in form of livestock which I hope to sell in future and construct an iron roofed house. Previously, I was doing business but the money I got was not enough to handle all the expenses that I had. I am so happy to GiveDirectly because they have uplifted families and children' s education. May God increase in GiveDirectly the grace to help those who have not got any help of this kind before."

"The biggest hardship faced in my life is inadequate money to be able pay school fees, hospital bills and feeding costs."

"My life is different than it would have been if I never received my transfer in that I have been able to pay school fees for my two children who is in secondary school . Before, I was so worried as they would be sent home and stay back home for so long as I could no afford to pay their arrears fees on time because my salary was meager to comfortably provide basic needs and pay their school fees at the same time. I then bought bedding and three mattress. We had been sleeping on an old slim mattress which were very uncomfortable. Personally , I never longed for the night to fall because I could not have a good night's sleep. When I woke up, my whole body could ache. Today , we are very happy and productive during the day since we do have enough rest . Thanks to GiveDirectly."

"I spent my second transfer Ugx 1000000 pay up my three children school fees who are in college (two) and secondary two (one). I then used Ugx 400000 to buy a female calf. I bought a bicycle at Ugx 200000."

"I spent my most recent transfer to pay school fees for my daughter who is in secondary school so that she can study without any interference. The remaining amount of money I bought building materials and paid workers who facilitated the construction of my present decent three roomed house. Before, the previous house I used to stay in was old leaking and at a risk of collapsing as a result we were the talk of the village since it resembled a dogs habitation . This situation promoted selflessness wishing that I could get any break through soon. Unfortunately it was impossible because of insufficient funds. Thanks GiveDirectly for bringing hope to my life once again."

"I spent part of my transfer to buying a few building materials. I bought building poles, iron sheets, and nails. This was purposely for the construction of a new house which I have been dreaming of having it for a long period of time. We used to share the same house with my children who were so uncomfortable. My older sons used to sleep in my neighbor's house and I always felt it was not safe for them since they had to walk long distances before they could reach that home. In addition to building a new house, I then cleared school fee arrears for my children. Some had dropped out of school because I was overwhelmed with responsibilities and I couldn't afford to pay their school fees. Apart from that, I hired a pair of oxen to plough my farm since it was the planting season. I then bought one goat then spent the remaining amount to buy enough foodstuffs for my family. We because we have been taking a single meal or even sleep hungry and I don't want my family to go through this life again"

"The goats I recently bought has totally changed my life. The fact that start has started reproducing gives me hope of achieving my long term goals. Since they multiply very fast and the market demand is also very high, it means I will soon be financially stable. My intention is when they multiply and mature, I will be selling the offspring. This will help me pay school fees for my children. Since my children are still young, I am sure by the time they will be attaining the age of joining school the money I would have saved from the business will be enough to take them to school. We are both jobless and we felt this would be the best solution to meet our financial needs"

"I expect to have bought the dairy cow and that means I will not be spending any money on buying milk for my family. We will have a way of generating income which we can use o pay my children's school fees, buy them clothes to dress well and even put food on the table for the family on a daily basis."