"I was so happy because at first I thought I was not going to receive the transfer."

"This a beautiful gesture as it will help me grow my business and become sufficient. I am rejoicing right now"

"I am happy to be the recipient of this donation because it will ease my efforts of feeding my family"

"GiveDirectly did well in supporting the poor households in my village. Through the unconditional cash transfer program, my life has been transformed for the better. We were given the right to decide on our own how to use the cash to improve our living standards. In my opinion, I do not see any wrong that GiveDirectly does not do well."

"My life is different in that I am now living in a better shelter something that I would not have accomplished without the aid from GiveDirectly. Back then, I was spending sleepless nights during the rainy season. Occasionally, I had to seek shelter in my neighbor's kitchen during the long rains. In addition, I was able to clear the fees arrears of my children, and I am no longer worried about what to do to cater to their education this year. Lastly, The transfer comes at a time when I needed it most because I had an accident and it supported me in seeking proper medical care."

"I spent $190 to start livestock rearing by purchasing one cow and 2 goats this is my long-term investment for the family. My plan is to sell their offspring when they reproduce to cater to the educational needs of my children. I also completed the construction of the house by acquiring 10 iron sheets. I had started the construction but it halted due to lack of sufficient finances for purchasing the building materials. Previously, we were staying in a grass-thatched house that was about to collapse. I bought enough food and paid school fees for my grandchildren with the remaining amount."

"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I was able to start livestock rearing something that I had been desiring but I did not finances to fulfill it. In addition, I was able to boost the educational needs of my children by paying part of the school fees. This is because they were constantly sent home due to huge fee balances. Lastly, I was able to acquire proper beddings back in the days I was using old and worn out one which was not comfortable to use."

"My life is different than it would have been if I had never received the transfer in that I am living a stress-free life. This is because I was able to complete the payment of the solar lighting system which I had acquired on hire purchase by paying $230 with my first transfer. Previously, I was being threatened by the lenders because I was about to default on the loan payment. Furthermore, I am planning to renovate my house after acquiring building stones."

"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I was able to acquire a piece of land. in addition, I was able to start livestock rearing by purchasing two indigenous dairy cows. This is my long term investment and I plan to sell milk when they reproduce to cater to my daily expenses. Furthermore, I sell the male offspring to educate my children."

"Doing piece works to buy food and not having having enough food to eat"