"The difference in my daily life is happiness to see that I sleep better than before using mattress and bedsheets, unlike before when we used mats. "

"The moment I received my money, I became very happy to have got it finally. Previously, my money delayed because I was not having a national ID during enrollment to enable me register my account number in time and processing for an ID took time."

"My life is now better because I was able to access better treatment and as well had a successful surgery ( hysterectomy) which I never thought I would have managed on my own. Secondly, I have also cleared off of the debts which were burdening me. Before these transfers, I could not pay off the debts because I very sick."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the happiness and relief I feel seeing that my house construction will move forward. Raising money to complete my house had become a real challenge as all the money that I got was always directed to paying children's fees. Secondly I am delighted that I was able to get this transfer that has enabled me to improve the standard of my family life as I dress them decently, give them proper treatment, and feed them timely and on a balanced diet. Initially, raising money to do all this was a challenge as I resorted to doing double shifts of casual work to help my husband to meet the family's needs."

"My life has changed in that, the standard of living has improved. I can afford all basic needs like clothing, food and tuition for my children comfortably. In addition, I bought a motor bike that my spouse has put in the transport business which is making income for the family. Previously, I depended on agriculture which couldn't solve both my financial and feeding needs sufficiently since the harvest wouldn't be enough."

"The moment I received my money, I felt so happy because given any circumstance, would never ever have got this kind of money."

"The moment I received my money, I became very happy then thanked God for the gift of cash which was going help my family."

"The biggest difference is that the cash transfer has uplifted our polygamous families. I am very happy because I have acquired an ox plough and oxen that will boost our labour force in the family. Before GiveDirectly coming to our aid, life was very hard. We had to exchange our labour force in some one else' farm land so that we could access oxen for ploughing our farm lands."

"I expect that there will be a change in my life because I want to start a small scale business for my wife who currently has no source of income. I want to start a fish mongering business for her so as to supplement them"

"My life has changed because my children are accessing better services from private school. For instance they can now speak some English and write which they could not when they were in Local Government schools. Secondly, I now own a phone which has enabled me to keep in touch with my relatives and friends never had in my life and I can communicate with my relatives and friends. Before these cash transfer, I could not afford to buy a phone for myself."