"Since I have completed the payment for the piece of land that I was purchasing, I hope to begin sourcing construction materials to begin constructing a new home for my family of ten on the parcel of land. I have two working sons and a married daughter, all of whom have promised to assist me in purchasing construction materials. I am hoping that by the end of the year, we will have relocated to our new home."

"After purchasing 22 iron sheets and paying the labor costs during the construction process, I spent $400 of my second transfer on the construction of a new house. I had to demolish a small house and construct a new, larger one for my family of four. I am relieved that my children now have a room where they can study and sleep quietly. I also spent $50 of the remaining funds on leasing land and later planting maize, the rest on a $45 sack of maize, and the last bit on new pairs of clothes for my two children. I am grateful for GiveDirectly's generous support, which has significantly improved our standard of living."

"In the coming year, I hope to save enough money to purchase another lactating cow. The cost of milk is currently high, and producing enough to sell is a good source of income that I may be able to generate by acquiring a lactating cow. This will also allow them to alternate breeding seasons, ensuring a steady supply of milk for my family. In the long run, I intend to sell the offspring to fund the purchase of another piece of land, as we are currently living on my parents' piece of land."

"GiveDirectly did an excellent job that everyone in the village appreciated and is still pleased with. The rapid transformation demonstrates that cash transfers were the best way to affect significant change in every household. We understood every step of the enrollment process as explained by the field officers, and I hope that the same cash program is implemented in other villages."

"As our economic backbone, I am currently providing strong support to farming in order to ensure the mass production of short-season crops such as beans, vegetables, and Irish potatoes. These are not only for our own consumption, but we will also sell the surplus to generate income. In the long run, I believe the savings from farming activities will be useful in purchasing a lactating cow to provide an immediate solution to my family of four's high milk costs."

"GiveDirectly faithfully fulfilled all of the promises they made to us during the community gathering and enrollment. I was eager to learn more about the program in its initial stages, and knowing that they intended to support the entire village was encouraging. No one was forcibly removed from the program, but the clear communication by the officers was enough to guide us on the requirements. They later gave us the authority to spend our money as we saw fit. I am grateful for the support, which I hope can be extended to other villages."

"I intend to concentrate more on farming to make sure that my family is sorted food-wise. With a great supply of foodstuff, other basic needs will be easy to manage single-handedly since my wife is currently not working."

"I have a small business selling clothes from one market to another and my husband is employed as a security guard. We both make a substantial amount of income that we use to cater to our family’s basic needs which include paying school fees for our three children. When we received our second transfer, we managed to clear fees arrears which had accumulated to $30. I also stocked up my business with more clothes worth $100 and rented a shop for $50. With the remaining $80 I bought more foodstuff for the family that would push us for a month."

"The house that we are currently living in is quite small, I intend to build a bigger one that can comfortably accommodate us all and with privacy. We will keep saving up for this project from the little income that we get from our daily casual jobs."

"My small income from casual labor and construction was never enough for my family of six children, which required a lot every day. Paying school fees and providing adequate daily bread from an unreliable wage had always been a challenge, leaving me sleepless at times. I was grateful when GiveDirectly gave me a boost throughout the entire transfer, which resulted in an immediate transformation in my household. With the second transfer, I was able to pay the $300 school fees arrears for my children. It was a relief for me and a source of great joy for them because they can now attend all classes alongside other students. To add to my livestock herd, I bought two goats for $100 and ten chickens for $50 which I have been rearing at home which I sell to get income. The remaining $100 I spent on foodstuffs for my family."