"Before I received the transfers, I had a small business selling second-hand clothes which did not earn me much making it hard to provide for my family especially after the death of my husband who was the primary earner of my family. After receiving the first transfer, I boosted the clothes business by adding more stock which made it very stable and profitable. I am now able to comfortably provide for my family, all thanks to the business which has also allowed me to join three saving groups where I save some of my profits for personal projects. I am also happy that I completed paying for a piece of land my husband had not completely paid for using some of the transfers and I am now a proud owner of a piece of land that is situated at a very lucrative area in case I decide to put up rental houses. All of these have been made possible by Give Directly and I am very sure that I could not have managed to achieve all of them on my own. Thanks a lot Give Directly."

"My life has improved because through this transfers I acquired 2 bulls for ploughing my farm land on time compared to before when I hired from other people. In addition, I'm also happy that my children will this term concetrating on their studies since I completed to pay their tution. Previously, I paid in installement and they ended being cashed from school."

"My life is different because I repossessed my piece of land and I plan to set up my own home there since I'm sharing same compound with my mother in- law. Secondly, I also acquired solar energy as opposed to before when I used a torch which never gave me enough lighting."

"My life will soon change after I have completed building my permanent house. I'm left with plastering it and fixing the doors and windows. I'm now very sure of sleeping in a permanent house. Currently, I'm still occupying a leaking thatched house. In addition, I'm nolonger a burden to my neighbours because I used to begg for utensils from them."

"The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy because I had never held such an amount of money in my life. Before this cash transfer, I used to cultivate my highest a mount was UGX 300,000."

"I heard a message alert from my phone, I went ahead to cross check and it was the mobile money message notifying me that I had got money from GiveDirectly, I became very happy because I knew that I was going to build an iron roofed house."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have been in position to construct an iron roofed house that is currently left with plaster, cementing the floor, fitting a door and windows. I am hopping to complete my house with the second transfer and when I shift in it, I will be relieved from the burden of renovating my hut annually."

"I became very happy the moment I received my money because I knew that it will help me construct an iron roofed house."

"My neighbour called me at around 3:00 AM to inquire whether I had also recieved my cash. Immediately I cross checked with my mobile money account, I became very happy upon learning that I had received mine too. This is because this money was going to help me repair my motorbike and restock my shop for increased profits."

"My life is different from how it was in that, I have owned a cow and I also have an extra room for my children. I feel at peace because I will never be anxious like I used to do when my children had to walk at night when going to my neighbor's house which was quite far. Their school fees are also sorted. I could not have managed to do all these without this help. I thank GiveDirectly so much for their financial support."