"Life is different in that I have happiness because of the cows and household items acquired. The cows will provide money when sold incase of a need. Before, my life was a misery because I had no where to get money to buy items needed, only remained wishing within myself. But I thank God for bringing GiveDirectly to us."

"I spent my second cash transfer to purchase a cow worth UGX 800000 and food worth UGX 20000. I gave my sister UGX 20000 for her medication and I also spent UGX 63000 on treating my children. I paid the brick layers UGX 15,000. I saved UGX 20000. At hand I have UGX 600000 which I am saving for any emergecny."

"I used my second transfer to buy livestock i.e an ox, a cow and a heifer."

"Currently, I do not have any source of income instead I rely on my spouse for everything. I'm not comfortable depending on my spouse for everything and furthermore, he has a lot of responsibilities to meet. I'm happy I bought two dairy cows with the first transfer and I believe that after they have given birth I'll have enough supply of milk both for family consumption and for sale hence I'll be assured of a reliable income. This is how different my life is currently."

"I recently joined a merry go round in our village with the intention of saving. I planning to buy a dairy cow using the savings from the group. Therefore my goal for the next six months is to save religiously and look for an affordable dairy cow in the neighbourhood. I decided to buy a cow because milk is in high demand in this region and again dairy cows don't require much as long as there are enough feeds and water. I hope that this dream will be successful. Nevertheless, I can't stop thanking Give Directly for enabling us to do such big projects"

"Since we do not have a cow we spend a lot on buying milk for use. Receiving the transfer from GiveDirectly, I haven't missed taking mixed tea as before when I could not afford to raise money for buying milk we would be forced to take black tea. Now I can manage to buy milk daily."

"Immediately i receive my transfer, I plan to buy wiremesh and tree logs to enable me fence my land in order to avoid conflicts with my neighbours whose cattle always find their way to my farm to destroy my crops. Buying a dairy cow is also part of my plans since i always spend alot of money buying milk for my family consumption. This will enable me to save the money that i usually spend in buying milk and also boost my income by selling some."

"I live in a very small place behind my business premise.When we have kids we will require a bigger place.This transfers will help me buy a small piece of land and build a two bed roomed semi permanent house.I will also boost my hotel business by expanding it.I will also buy a dairy cow which will help supply milk to my business."

"I wake up as early as 5:30 in the morning and prepare my children to go to school.I then milk the cows and after having breakfast I go to the farm till noon.Currently I am weeding maize and beans in my farm.After lunch I look after the cattle and milk them again later in the afternoon.I then do the normal house chores including wash clothes.The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I relax with my children after a long day."

"I live with my four grandchildren. Their mother left them under my care while she goes to seek a job.As a result,I am tasked with providing for them.I do not have any form of employment and only depend on my small piece of farm to provide food enough for all of us.This is sometimes difficult and I normally wish I could buy a dairy cow so that income from the sale of milk could supplement my farm produce.This is no longer going to be a dream for me because receiving this money means that I can finally own a dairy cow.With that,I can sell milk as well as have some to feed the children."