"We had acquired a motorcycle on loan from which we were paying in instalments from the income it generates. It was my expectation that we complete paying for this loan so as to have full possession of it. However, the outstanding balance was huge compared to the daily income we were getting from its services that we needed to support our daily household needs and to service the loan. I thank GiveDirectly because the transfer has reduced this loan to a considerable amount. I am happy because clearing the remaining amount won't be a big task for us. To me, this is the biggest difference in my daily life because I am sure it won't take us long to gain full ownership and getting our own income daily to meet our household needs and educating our children through it." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"My additional goal is to expand my mechanic business by buying motorcycle spare parts. This will improve the number of jobs that I get from my clients in repairing motorcycles I am at this improvement in order to increase income from the service I provide."

"My life will change in the near future because I have always had this burning desire to have my own house and my own home away from my fathers compound but then due to financial distress, life has never given me such an opportunity, so this time through the transfers that I will be getting, I know the dream will become a reality." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"It was still very early in the morning when I received a message notification on my phone. Since I was already awake, I decided to read the message and know its contents. My heart was filled with happiness upon realizing that GiveDirectly had finally sent me the promised money. This money gave me hope that my life would never be the same again." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have bought a dairy cow. I used to buy milk and it was so costly for me. I do not have a constant source of income, I depend on the casual jobs in the village to earn an income to meet all the basic needs including paying school fees for my children in primary school. Sometimes when there are no casual jobs my children would miss to take breakfast and this is so demoralizing. Currently, I have a dairy cow and this has enabled me to get enough milk for my family and sell the surplus at the market to meet other additional needs for the family and also pay part of the school fees for my children in school. My children are no longer missing breakfast like before. I have devoted much of my time to my own farm and reduce the time on casual jobs. I am so happy because our living standard has changed." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"Receiving this money means that I and my family will renovate our house. The house we are sleeping leaks whenever it rains and aunts have also destroyed the grass. The balance of the money will be used to buy household items. " (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I have been working as a motorcycle taxi operator using a hired motorcycle which the owner requires me to make daily payments. With part of these transfers, I decided to start a clothes business so that I could eventually be self-employed. " (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"Before GiveDirectly came, I did not have a stable source of income since I was working as a casual laborer in a nearby car wash which was not enough to meet all my needs well. On the days when there was no work, my spouse brought out arguments over money-related issues that I did not like. This is why I chose to buy a motorcycle and start a bodaboda since it's very marketable in our area. Today, I get enough profits from the business without a miss which has really helped me grow financially and meet the small needs on time. As a result, we are now living peacefully with my spouse since I am able to meet my obligation as the man of the house. At the same time, having paid dowry for my wife is another difference I have gained from GiveDirectly because I have good relationship with my in-laws and full ownership of my wife as custom matters are considered."

"I spent my first transfer to get back my farm land at Ugx 400000 that my father had given out in exchange for money that was used to prepare my brother's funeral. I then gave my wife Ugx 200000 to buy some household needs such as bed sheets, clothing for family, utensils among others. I then paid debt of Ugx 200000 to my brother who had lent it to me in the early year. I then gave my other brother Ugx 800000 as part of my saving for him to use to buy his motorcycle and later pay it. I also used the balance of Ugx 100000 to boost my bicycle repair business by buying more spares."

"The biggest difference is that I feel much lively and safe in that I have access to money to execute my plans. I also acquired a motorcycle that will earn the family daily income. This will sustain my family as I look forward to constructing a permanent house. Previously, I had no income generating activity and life was unpredictable. The cash transfers have empowered me to think outside farming as the only source of income and think of income generating activities to support the family."