"GiveDirectly performed a great job, in my opinion, by letting us decide how to use the funds. After they were withheld because of fee arrears, I was able to obtain my son's school credentials. I appreciate the organization for giving me the freedom to choose how I want to use the money. Maybe I wouldn't have reached this level of contentment and happiness if I hadn't had the choice to decide how to spend the money. Sincerely, I could not discover any areas where GiveDirectly fell short."

"Boosting my poultry business has made a significant difference in my life. Providing for my family was becoming a challenge and the business was almost dying. Again, I could not afford to clear school fees for my six children due to the mere earnings I made. As the balances accrued over the academic term, it became more challenging to clear them. Sometimes, my children were drawn from class to collect them, which made them miss out on their studies. Am glad to say that this is no longer a problem now for the lumpsum amount from GiveDirectly helped me clear all the debts at once."

"My main concern is for my children's education because it is the best investment. In order to help them secure a successful life in the future, I want to make sure they receive a quality education. I shall be guaranteed to be taken care of in my old age if they are successful. They must be independent for this to be feasible, and education is the route to independence."

"Before withdrawing the money, my wife and I sat to deliberate on how we could use the transfer on. We subdivided the amount into three dockets that are; for the renovation of our house, boosting our business, and for agriculture. For the renovation, we used $180 to put a plywood ceiling into our house as well and did some painting. We are happy as a family that we now stay in a nice-looking house. Thereafter we spent $200 to buy more stock for our chemist business. We opted to do this because we were unable to meet most of our customers' demands since most medicines are expensive. Therefore using the stated amount, we were able to stock most of the drugs which have a higher demand. As of now, the business is doing well and our clients are certified. For the agricultural docket, we used $100 to construct a mini fishpond of 4 square meters. The aim of this was to grow some fish for family consumption. We bought 200 fingerlings which are now growing. For the remaining amount, we bought some food for the family."

"Over-relying on charcoal making and casual jobs makes me raise minimal income that cannot sustain the family unless I get external financial support. Therefore, for the rest of this year, I have developed a goal of keeping domestic fowl. I will be able to get free eggs from the flock, and I will be able to sell some when they're mature to supplement my income. In addition, I plan to purchase goats and possibly a cow. They are valuable live assets that go a long way in enhancing my living standard. In fact, with a herd of goats, I will not be worried about raising school fees for the children in the primary level of study."

"With my monthly transfer, I have developed a goal of capitalizing on livestock keeping. I consider this a long-term investment as well as an ideal saving plan. It can help my children in terms of raising their fees in the long run. This will help reduce my stress of raising my children's school fees as they progress with their studies since I have a dismal income. Although my parents were too poor to educate me, I always regret why I missed formal education. However, I would not wish my children to experience the same situations. Therefore I go out of my way to ensure that they get the advisory and other support a mother should give. Thanks to GD for the cash transfer that has awakened my dreams."

"GiveDirectly did an excellent job of assisting low-income households in society. Through direct cash transfers, a lot of development has occurred in our area. Conducting community training and informing us when we should expect the cash has helped in making the right decision. In addition, the unconditional nature of the transfer gives us the flexibility to change our plans based on our priorities. I feel there is nothing they should change about the processes."

"I currently sell chicken and so far I am left with 20 chickens but unfortunately my chicken selling business is not really doing well. So I am planning to leave that business and start a new one that will earn me enough money to better my life and my families life.I want to save enough to open a new kiosk where I will be able to sell wheat and oil. I do not want to start my business at my village because there are not enough people there to support my business. To enable me make a sizable profit, I will create a space and offer them to my neighboring villages. Thank you GiveDirectly for making me believe good things can come"

"My goal for the upcoming year is to complete my present project, which is building a shelter, and then construct a latrine later because the one we currently have is outdated and unsafe."

"I have a son, Naka who is currently in form one. He is my second last born. He demonstrates a lot of commitment to his academic pursuit, and I am optimistic that he will make it in life. Due to his dedication, I developed a goal of focusing on supporting his educational needs even though I struggle to make it through in life. Therefore, throughout the year, I will be setting aside a portion of my transfer for his fee payment. Previously, I had difficulty raising his fees because I am a widow. In addition, I aim to be buying food for the family with the transfers because we are experiencing unusual famine."