"The biggest difference in my daily life is having a better bedding with a mattress and bedsheets. I feel smart when I dress and I listen to radio nowadays which was not the case before. "

"Through this financial help, I was able to acquire an ox that I am currently using for ploughing my land. Using this ox has resulted to increased harvest because I plant on a long portion of land and I also have a cow that is going to help me address future needs and provide milk. Furthermore, I sleep in a clean house because this transfer enable me plaster my house that I had stayed for over 8 years without plaster. Previously, I used hand tools that gave low harvest which could get finish before the year ends since I planted a small portion of land."

"My life has changed because I purchased a motorbike that facilitates movements and generates income to the family. With this money, I can buy food and other basic necessities. I now sleep on a good mattress and bed. Prior to receiving the transfer it was not easy to get money for meeting the family needs. I slept on a mart which was not comfortable."

"My life has greatly improved in that, I renovated my house and bought livestock which have restored peace in my life. Before, I was worried over the state of my house since it's wall and the floor wasn't plastered. I knew it wouldn't be long before my house collapses on me since several houses in my neighborhood have been destroyed by the rains. In addition, I wasn't in position to buy livestock since the food I harvested wasn't enough for me to raise money when sold. Now, I'm optimistic that in the near future, I can sell the livestock for money and plough my agricultural land with my own oxen."

"In the next six months, I expect to have ventured into livestock rearing to help generating income to pay school fees for my children, buy them food for consumption and also make sure my family is dressed well too."

"My life is much better because I started up a retail business which earns me daily income. Life is much perfect compared to the past when I had no income generating activity. I am a self independent person now because of the empowerment that GiveDirectly availed me through the cash transfers. I am very grateful to GiveDirectly for changing my life from grass to grace."

"My life is different in that, I have been in position to construct a commercial house that is currently at the roofing level. I am planning to roof this house with the sales I get from agricultural produce and the profits from my business. Once this house is complete, I will rent it out in so doing helping me pay fees for my children and even at my old age its going to be my source of income."

"My life is better now because I have held money that I could not get on my own before. This money is going to enable me buy a piece of land of my own. I came back to our home with three children after marriage failed, according to our culture those children don't belong to our clan and they are not entitled to land ownership. I am glad that GiveDirectly sent me money that will enable me buy land for them."

"My new goal is to start a business and establish a home. I still stay at my parents home which is very inconveniencing. I am lucky that I was one of the beneficiaries of Give Directly because with their help I am certain of starting a business. I am not planning to take a loan in order to build a house because I might get stuck. I need to open a good business that will help me accomplish both my long term and short term goals."

"Currently, my life is different from how it was in that. I am now independent. My brother used to support me by paying my rent because my parents provided money for food only. I used to feel bad but I had no option because I had low income. Today, I am a happy person because I can work around my budget and fully take care of my needs without bothering my brother and parents."