"The biggest difference in my daily life is that through this transfer, I managed to finish the construction of my residential house. I purchased the remaining materials and also acquired new windows and fixed them. Apart from this, I also bought a new plastic water tank that I now use to store adequate water for my domestic use. I no longer have to trek daily in search of water since its inadequate and one has to walk over distance to get it."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I acquired a bicycle which is the main means of transport for the family. I can access water and medical care easily without having to walk to the nearest health center. In the past, I had to walk long distances to access water and this was very cumbersome."

"I spent the first cash transfer to purchase hoes worth UGX 30000 and a dozen of utensils worth UGX 20000. I bought water jerrycans worth UGX 12000. I also bought clothes worth UGX 30000. I paid a debt worth UGX 189000. I bought cassava worth UGX 15000. I paid UGX 15000 for water supply contribution. The remaining UGX 1389000, I plan to spend it to purchase a plot of land."

"Owning the livestock to me is the biggest difference in my daily life. I had desired to have them for long and the only constraint was the finance to buy them. However, by the coming of GiveDirectly, to me, it was a dream come true. I am grateful because I now own two cows. I know that they will reproduce and increase in number. Besides, I will be getting milk from these cows which I will be able to sell to earn cash. Secondly, I was able to acquire a motorbike which has been of a great help to us. Besides offering taxi services which we are getting some cash through it, it also helps us to carry water over long distances. We are currently facing water shortage in our area which without it then we would be forced to walk for several kilometres in search of water."

"Owning a decent job for myself has been my wish for long but this dream has never come through due to financial challenges I face in my life. Before marriage, I had a greatest desire to do a salon business but due to poverty, I was forced to get married to my husband whose job is to vend water to earn him at most 2 dollars per day. The arrival of Givedirectly has brought great relief in my life since I plan to enroll in in-salon classes and in completion of my course, I will start my own salon. This will be a reliable source of income for the family and a hence, a great transformation that I have longed for."

"The evening is the happiest part of my day since I get enough time to relax from the tiresome day's activities. My morning and afternoon hours are so exhaustive since I usually do the household chores, Like fetching water, collecting firewood and cooking for the family. "

"Receiving this money means that I will use to plaster my house. Right now whenever it rains, the water tends to wash away the soil found within the joints of the bricks. I still lack enough household items. Part of this money will be used to buy items like tables, beddings,etc."

"I spent part of my first transfer on buying a few building materials. I managed to buy sand and a few bags of cement. I am planning to renovate my house. I wanted it to be plastered since it was semi-permanent and could not last long. Apart from that, I also bought a few pieces of iron sheets and some building poles for constructing a kitchen. In addition to that, I also bought a few goats. I then cleared school fees for my son who is college. At least this year he will study without distractions. I also bought a bicycle which is now helping me with fetching water from a dam that is miles away from where I live. I also cleared my hospital bill that had accumulated for a while. I bought sufficient foodstuffs for my family that would take us for some few months with the remaining amount of money"

"Receiving this money means that I will plaster my house. Right now, whenever it rains, the wind splashes water on the wall which eventually washes away the soft soil at the joints of the bricks and I fear that in the long run, the house might collapse. If there is any money left, I will purchase household items like beddings, plates, etc. and a bicycle for fetching water, now that I don't have enough strength to carry water due to my old age."

"My additional goal for the next four months is to plant some flowers at the place where I have erected my beehives. Because bees feed on flowers, they will be attracted into my farm and will settle on my beehives. I will be watering these flowers during the dry season. By doing so, I will always have honey to sell to people."