"The moment I received the transfer I became happy, I feel relieved and empowered to do what I was not able to do before."

"Before receiving the cash transfers, I had no livestock at all. I had nothing to my name. However, when I received the cash transfer, I had to purchase livestock that will act as a form of security for the future responsibilities and emergencies. I feel relieved that my future plans of constructing a house will come to pass when I receive the second cash transfer."

"Since owning a motorcycle has been my dream, the moment that I received my money, I really felt so happy that I had at last met my need."

"I heard my phone buzzing at night and when I read the message. I was very happy because GiveDirectly had fulfilled their promise of sending us unconditional cash transfers."

"My life is better now because I have bought materials which I am going to use for constructing an iron roofed house. I have acquired a bicycle which has eased movement for family members and for carrying water. Before I got this money I could go to fetch water on foot and carry the jerrycan on my head which was not easy because all the weight was on me."

"I bought a second-hand motorbike which has now turned into my main source of income. I use the motorbike to ferry passengers at a fee within this locality and what I can say is that for me life has taken another turn ever since I bought the machine."

"The moment I received my money, I felt happy. This money is too much that I had to involve my helper in planning."

"I received the message at night that day. I was very happy because a good samaritan had come to my aid. This was something that I had never dreamed of."

"I received this money around 04:00am. I read the message in the morning. I felt very happy and overjoyed because I had received an unexpected amount of money from GiveDirectly."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that the cash transfer empowered me to purchase livestock that will reproduce in the near future. More so, I am able to afford food for my family. Being a widow without a profitable income generating activity. I could not support the family needs. The cash transfers have really changed our lives."