"Before the transfers, I used to really struggled to make ends meet in my life. This is because I used to depend on a small income from casual work of working on construction sites. Since the job was unreliable, I could take like a week before getting any work and at such times, I would struggle financially. This was worse because sometimes I would miss food for even three days. This is why I felt I need to start a business which has really changed my financial life. Since the transfers, I have never missed a meal and I always have some money left for savings at the end of the day."

"I used to own one cow before I sold it in order to pay for my spouse's school fees. After that, I had not gotten enough resources to help me buy another cow. When these transfers came, I decided to spend a big portion of it to buy a few cows. Frow how it helped me pay the school fees before, I know these cows would be of help to me in the future apart from the supply of milk."

"Having a farm to grow short-season crops is one big difference in my life. I leased a small piece of land in which I have potatoes, a second crop that is doing well. The first harvest was huge that I had to grow another one immediately. It coincided with a good season in the market and fetched me quite an amount of money. I bought a bull so that I continue making profits from this farming venture. I sell the crops and use that money to invest in livestock. I regard having this piece of land as a blessing since I make money from it. GiveDirectly has set me off on a good path of economic improvement through farming."

"My life is currently different from how it was before because we now dress decently and put on clean clothes. We used to wear tattered clothes that had not been washed for so long due to the lack of money to use in buying soap or new clothes. Also, my transfer enabled me to pay for our house rent at a time when our landlord had threatened that he will throw us out of the house if I had not managed to pay house rent before the week elapses. This saved my family from the embarrassment of being laughed on by other people in our estate."

"My life is different from how it would have been because with the transfer, I was able to practice timely cultivation and used hybrid seeds. Due to this, my family has been having enough food to last us till the next harvesting season after selling part of the produce. This has enabled me to always meet our daily needs on time unlike before."

"My life is different from how it was before because I have been able to build a decent house for my family. Apart from having a good shelter, we now sleep well unlike before since the transfer enabled me to buy some beddings. Also, I feel like I am well updated with current affairs in our country through listening to the news using our radio. I would not have been able to achieve all this had it not have been for GiveDirectly."

"There is really a big difference after receiving the money compared to how it would have been without the transfers. I managed to buy a piece of land, a cow and also ensured adequate availability of foodstuff for my family. This would not have been possible without the transfers and we are still grateful and welcoming GiveDirectly to our village again if there will ever be any project of the same."

"The biggest difference in my life that came about because of the transfers is that farm improvement. I spent the money on building a store for keeping cattle feeds. I can now preserve feeds for a long time especially during this time of plenty. I have collected maize stalks and hay for use in the future. This time round I will not lose them to termites or dampness. I am happy that my dairy production will remain high in all seasons because I will be having stored feeds."

"I was able to use a better part of my transfers to buy household items which I did not have and some were worn out. I did not have good seats in my house and anytime I had visitors, I would have to beg for seats and utensils. I was very ashamed of this because my neighbours would always look down on me simply because they always help me. I was really looking forward to having my own and when I received my transfers, I could not do anything else but buy my own new seats, utensils, bedding and clothes. We dress well and I am happy about the progress I have made in life because of the transfers."

"Honestly, I would have had to defer my studies had I not received the transfers from GiveDirectly. I am in my last year of study and I was already planning to defer my studies since I had not succeeded in getting this year's school fees. What we make from casual jobs is barely enough to meet all these needs. I am glad that I am finally going to graduate after clearing all the school fees arrears and paying the rest of the year's school fees. I am and will forever be grateful for GiveDirectly."