"My life is is different from how it would have been had I not received my transfer because I have been able to build a store that I am using to store the stock for my shop. Due to this, I do purchases once in a while and this has helped me in reducing the transportation cost. Also, had it not have been for the transfer, I would not have been able to increase the income from my dairy project. The heifer I bought using my transfer has calved hence an increase in my milk production."

"In the next six months, I expect to have obtained the first supply of maize, and will at least be monitoring the consistency of the farmers in order to determined the rate at which I will also be making orders with the supplier. "

"If I had not received this transfer, I would not have gotten money to construct a house. The small house was insufficient for my family to live in and to host social functions. My friends would only visit my home during the day. I felt that I was not fully taking part in my desired social life. I now have a place in my friend's cycle. There will be plenty of room for me to host future social functions without the strain of having to conclude events within a day that would require me to spend more money than I could raise."

"The biggest difference in my life is that I cleared school fees areas. This has freed me from frustrations and allowed me to relax and focus on providing food for the family being that this was a time of famine in my village. My children's education has continued smoothly even during this time of food scarcity and financial hard times because I paid for them fully and in good time. My house construction had stalled at the time when my children joined the school and dragged on for many years but is now 2 weeks from its completion. I am a happy man and a proud father for providing my children with education and a nice home."

"I expect my life to have changed in that I will have save money from the sales of my farm produce to pay the school fees on time. They will not be sent home to collect the school fees."

"I expect my life to have changed in that I will have saved enough and started a horticulture farming. I will be selling the produce to earn an income "

"Having no land to live on was the lowest moment of my life. I was a squatter on the land that I previously owned. With these transfers, am hoping to live a life like other people in my village. The loan that we had previously acquired destroyed our lives. We had to sell our piece of land and closed my husband's shop since we had to auction all the items in it at a lower price. When I got the transfer, the money gave me back my life. It felt like being given a second chance to mend my ways. I decided to buy a parcel of land that I will soon be constructing a home and relocate to it. Without GiveDirectly, I would have been facing an inevitable eviction from the farm with nowhere to go. I am no longer worried now that I have bought my own parcel."

"In the next six months, my expected changes in my life will be to see the tea farming established. It is a viable project and with enough resources it can be easy to establish and manage to later earn a good income. "

"The acquisition of a dairy cow with GiveDirectly's transfer is among the biggest difference I have attained. When they reproduce and increase in number, I will sell some and use the money to cater to emergencies in the foreseen future. Secondly , I no longer sleep on the mat at the floor after buying a mattress and a bed hence I now enjoy the benefits of having enough rest at night . Thanks to GiveDirectly."

" Had it not for transfers from GiveDirectly, I wouldn't have bought solar system, radio and a battery which is currently providing light and entertainment in the house. The light has been very useful in lighting the house where my children are studying in peace. Unlike before when this could not be done due the fact that we had no light. I also note that I bought a cow which is now a source of income since I get some money from the sale of milk. The milk is also food to my children hence I would not spend most of the money in procurement of milk for family use."