"Receiving this money means that I will be able to buy food and other basic needs.At my age,I am no longer able to work in the farm and therefore I fully depend on my children.I was also diagnosed with hypertension and this means that I am always on medication which is quite costly.With this money at hand,I will be less dependent on my children who also have their own families to fend for since I will buy foodstuff,medicine and clothes"

"The happiest part of my day is after lunch. I am happy around this time because it is the only free time I usually have. When I am free, visitors come and I am able to welcome them and engage them freely compared to when I am busy. Speaking to other people is medicine because, it is a stress reliever. I share experiences with other people which is healthy for me at my age."

"My biggest hardship is sickness. I'm diabetic and there is no money to purchase medicine whenever it's out of stock in the government hospital."

"Receiving this money means restoring my health. A month ago, I was diagnosed with tuberculosis and has to been on medication for 6 months. The money from Give Directly will help me purchase the medicine required which is a bit expensive while the rest will be invested in livestock for future financial requirements such as food and education for my grandchildren. "

"I used UGX 1,300,000 of my first transfer for buying a second hand bajaj motorcycle to ease movements for my family members. I paid school fees worth UGX 250,000, bought some medicine, clothes, curtains and food."

"My daily life's biggest difference is having money at hand. This is because I can pick and use it as I please and I was able to boost my Clinic business. Although I had a Clinic running, it was always difficult to make ends meet since it hardly had enough drugs to sell. In addition to this, I am happy that most people in my community got these transfer. This is because they now can afford to buy drugs compared to before when someone would come and take medicine on credit and take almost forever to pay it back. This kept my business at low levels."

"My first transfer was spent on buying a bicycle of Ugx 200000, an ox worth Ugx 800000 together with a spray pump and the medicine at Ugx 80000. I also bought clothes and food at Ugx 400000 and I intend to use the balance for buying an ox plough."

"I have a son who has a rare medical condition which I personally do not know the exact name.Whenever he falls sick the temperature rises to a very high level.This usually needs immediate attention.He also develops wounds along the throat.It has cost us a lot since we have been in and out of hospital.Sometimes we cannot afford medical fees and we are forced to use herbal medicine.The condition began at the age of 2 years.He is now 6 years old and there is little positive change.The frequency of his ilness has reduced but whenever it arises he cannot even go to school for a week or sometimes more..This has affected his studies.This has stressed me a lot as a parent but I have hope that one day he will heal completely. This is the biggest hardship I have faced in my life."

"I have lived with a heart condition for very many years.It was discovered when I was 5 years old and now I am 62 years old.I used traditional medicine for a long time since my parents lacked money to take me for specialized treatment.This condition has prevented me from doing physical jobs whereas I am a farmer.This has limited the amount of money I get to satisfy the basic needs for my family.I have come to accept this condition.I just live with it through God's protection and I rarely visit the hospital.I only visit the local dispensary once in a while when I have a cold because the condition worsens at that time.This is the biggest hardship in my life."

"Four months ago, I was a bit worried about where I would get money to pay for my kid who is just about to join college where he is supposed to pursue a diploma in clinical medicine. However, today I am a less worried person because I know that I have some savings in my account which should see us through that process."