"We (recipient and spouse) are planning to spend the upcoming lump sum on building a new house and also investing in dry cereals business."

"I used to sleep on a mat which was hard and uncomfortable and since I started getting transfers from GD, I have managed to buy a more comfortable mattress for my myself and the rest of my family member. I used to sit on a stone, but currently I sit on a sofa set."

"My proudest achievement was switching from a leaky grass thatched house to a corrugated iron roofed house.I am happy because my roof doesn't leak anymore."

"The achievement I am proudest of is that I worked extremely hard and managed to educate my three kids beyond primary level."

"My biggest hardship is lack of money to buy the items that I need most."

"We (recipient and spouse) are planning to spend the upcoming lump sum on extending and upgrading our house, and buying livestock with the balance."

"Before I got to know GD, I was living in a house of 5 iron sheets. This was poorly ventilated with little space to accommodate my family and therefore it has enabled me to live in a better house with my family."

"GD gives financial transfers at individuals' home while other Ngos like Aphia plus require the recipients to travel long distances to collect their benefits."

"GD provides more beneficial help to the community than other Ngos in our community that give us net only."

"GD offers us financial assistance that is unconditional and continuous as per their promise while other Ngos like Aphia Plus are not predictable and does not stick to their promises to the community members."