"Source of income is the challenge I am currently facing. I do casual jobs together with my wife and we collectively earn $40 per month which caters for food only. Lack of reliable income has made my children not to attend school due to lack of school fees. I have four children at school with a fees balance of $70. Their performance is not good because they sometimes miss classes."

"The condition of my house is presently in a state of disrepair, and I am deeply concerned about its impending collapse, which would render me homeless. One side of the house is exhibiting severe cracks and bending, posing significant safety risks to both myself and my family. In order to address this alarming situation, I intend to allocate a portion of the transfer funds towards procuring new building poles and constructing a sturdy, resilient dwelling. By doing so, I will be ensuring the safety and well-being of my family, as well as safeguarding my property."

"There's a big difference because I am now living a better life."

"I was home when I received the money. I was very happy that time. I immediately thought about buying a cow and a radio since I was missing out on music and news."

"I received the money on a Saturday at 8:10, I was at Nakokolo trading centre. I heard the message notification and moved away from the people to check, I saw the money then went back and kept it a secret. More people started receiving messages and most of them told us all. I first thought of withdrawing but I had plan first. I told my friends to plan since the money was theirs."

"I was very happy"

"I bought a land for $350 because I lived in a high risk zone because the rain could harm me and my family and I am planning to build a new house and relocate from that risky area. I also bought Roofings of $150 for building a new house."

"Since receiving the transfers from GiveDirectly, my life has become much easier; now, I can fetch water from within my compound, which was before impossible, and I am overjoyed. I bought water pipes and had them installed at my door for $250, which spared us from having to trek great distances to get water from streams if we didn't have enough money to buy from our neighbors who had already piped theirs. Another issue I was having was the bad state of the mattresses we were sleeping on, so this offered me the opportunity to get two mattresses for $50 each, and trust me, we are having a pleasant night. On the other hand, food is a need, and without it, nothing can be done in our everyday lives. I have been doing small farming around so that I can ensure that we have something in store for each and every year, but the last two years have not been easy, we had consumed all that was in store until we were surviving on a daily basis, but fortunately, I had food worth $100 bought and we are now free from daily questions of what we are going to eat, at least for now as I ensure that the farms are well taken care of so that we can harvest better for this year seem promising."

"I had a business that was steadily deteriorating due to a lack of finances to invest in the essential equipment to grow it. When I received the transfers, though, I made a critical decision. I spent $450 to buy a photocopying machine. This investment was critical for increasing my business's profits and increasing the amount of customers I could serve each day. My business transformed after I installed the new photocopier. The equipment became the foundation of my efficiency, allowing me to give prompt and high-quality service to my rising customers. The once-shaky business began to prosper, with additional capacity allowing me to satisfy my clients' expectations and produce bigger profits. My business's success not only provided financial stability for my family, but it also fueled my entrepreneurial drive. Inspired by my accomplishments, I began to look for new paths for growth and novel strategies to improve my financial situation."

"i received a message around 2 PM and read it at around 3 PM when i was alone. i felt happy about something, for years, mind has been also preoccupied with the fact that my house was situated in an open area without a fence. i wished to have my house fenced all around to ensure protection and privacy, especially from people passing by on the nearby walk paths in the village. Having a fence around my property can provide several benefits, such as enhanced security and privacy. It can create a physical barrier that restricts access and helps deter unwanted visitors. Additionally, a fence can provide a sense of boundary, defining my personal space and reducing the feeling of being exposed to the public."