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"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I build a better and spacious house for my family."

"Stating a shop on my farm is one big improvement in my life. I am going to be getting money from the business that I will run in the shop. Located in the village, where I run another business means that I am going to get a good start since I already have a large customer base from my milk vending business. I am sure that this business will thrive."

"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I could not have started an income-generating business and to also to buy a dairy cow."

"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I was able to pay all the hospital bills for my spouse who was admitted at the hospital and underwent surgery. Without GiveDirectly I would have sold land and other assets to offset the bills."

"The moment I received my money, I felt so happy. My incomplete house would finally be fully furnished."

"The life I am currently living is incomparably different from the life I would be living if I had never received the transfer from GiveDirectly. The leaking roof I was used to in my old house is no more, a reason enough to smile and be thankful to give directions for the generous support they gave us."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is seeing that I am in the process of building a permanent house that will relieve me from the issue of always renovating the grass thatched house yet getting grass has become very scarce and expensive."

"For over ten years, I lived in an empty house devoid of any furniture. Since I got married, I lived in this house with discomfort, especially whenever I have visitors. I used to borrow furniture from neighbors. This has improved. I am so proud of my home now that I bought enough furniture for the house. I also started a shop business in my compound. It earns me a daily income from the sale of household items."

"The moment I received the money I felt so much happiness. I remember it was very early in the morning when my spouse called me to informed me that GiveDirectly had sent the money. I was at school at that time and I felt so much happy, I knew I would be in a position to pay for the school fees on time. My spouse also felt so happy because this was a support to him. He has been the one paying for my school fees and he was so struggling at home."