"GiveDirectly has uplifted my life for the better. I now have a house. As a single parent, this project has helped me ask for help from other people. Givedirectly does not discriminate the single parent and I am thankfu"

""Living in this town is very difficult. Life here is hard. My family and I depend on farming to survive. Last month, other recipients of this town got their money from Givedirectly while some of us didn't receive it. I felt very bad and disappointed. Friends mocked me saying that my name has been lost in the Givedirectly book. I was angry for a week and later forgot about it. On this day, it was about 7 am when I woke up and decided to call my son in Zwedru. When I picked up the phone, I saw a message from GiveDirect that I have received 35,625 LRD. Wow, I ran outside shouting loud with so much joy and happiness. I didn't know if I was in heaven or on Earth because the joy was too much.""

"Givedirectly has helped out, as a widow getting support goes a long way. I have a house where I can comfortably take care of my family."

"My parent could not take me to college after I graduated from high school. I stayed back home helping out on the father's farm. I craved to be independent so I convinced my fathers' friend to be renting out his motorbike and every day If I would manage to make $1 I would give him $0.8 and remain with $0.2. I started working at the age of twenty and did it for two years. Then come GiveDirectly transfer and I bought a second-hand motorbike for $400. While I was dropping off a customer at the nearby village I met a beautiful lady, courted her, and eventually convinced her to come stay with me. After a year we were blessed with a son who is now one year and a half. Our tradition dictates that we pay a dowry before marrying a woman and because I did not have money earlier we had no option but to stay together. I love her and when I received the second transfer I spent the second transfer of $450 to pay for her dowry and $10 to buy food for the family. I am now peaceful that she is legally my wife."

"My mind is currently on building a new two-room, mud-walled, and tin-roofed house for my wife and seven children. This is because our current structure is in poor condition, and it may crumble anytime from strong winds. The project will cost approximately $300. In the short run, my plan is to start assembling the construction materials like iron sheets and building poles through the next cash transfers. Honestly, nothing would make me happier than bringing the project to completion by early next year."

"I graduated from high school in 2019, which is so long ago. Later, I applied to a tailoring college, but I was unable to continue because I had not paid the tuition. I've tried to find a job, but I've been unsuccessful, so I currently rely on my father for financial support. Given that I have five siblings who are in school and totally rely on him for financial support, the burden on him is enormous. My main objective for this year is to buy some livestock. By the end of the year, the small herd of goats will have multiplied into a sizable flock. My wealth will significantly increase as a result, and I will subsequently achieve financial stability."

"Over the next three months, I want to purchase goats. My long-term objective is to raise the goats, sell them once they procreate, and use the money to buy a dairy cow. In this manner, I will have the chance to sell milk, make some money, and support my family. With my husband's loss of his livestock-rearing job, we are currently going through a difficult time. Being the only provider for the family, it is difficult to meet all of their needs while only making $3 per day."

"My goal is to diversify my business of selling goats and other livestock. As a result, I always save $10 on the merry-go-round monthly. I long to get $100 in April, and I plan to invest it in the business. I am hopeful that when I start a business, I shall have a steady source of income hence raising school fees for my children will be easier. I have two twins who sat for the KCPE last year but may not join High School soon because I do not have money for their school fees. With the business, I shall strive to ensure that they enroll in High school. Part of the transfer will always help me to acquire food and pay school fees for the younger four children."

"Being a part of this program truly seems like an honor, and I applaud the organization for the outstanding work and generosity we have already experienced, which have improved the quality of our everyday life. My objective for this year is to make sure that, like last year, I use the funds to purchase a few farm animals. I'm excited to have more animals now that I've used the money to buy three goats and four hens. This is a wise investment for my future because it will serve as both a memento of the help I received after the project is finished and a source of funding should I ever need it. I also intend to purchase a mattress and a bed as I have been sleeping on a typical sisal bed for more than two years, which can be rather uncomfortable. Last but not least, the money will be useful for financing my grandsons' tuition since my daughter is a single parent who barely makes enough to take care of their basic necessities."