"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have been in position to get back my acre of land from the money lender. This has given me a peace of mind because I am relieved from the debt burden. Previously I didn't have enough money to settle the debt since the money I got from agricultural produce was spent on family needs."

"I live a daily happy life because GD has elevated my standards of living to a certain stage. First and foremost I could not afford this kind of money at once but I thank God for GD that has enabled me acquire livestock, Household items and pay school fees for my children through this transfer. Secondly I can afford to change diet in my family because previously It was so difficult to change diet. We feasted on mostly on the same food which was so boring and nagging to my household."

"I saw the message at around 10 pm, my heart was filled with joy and I ululated so much because I had endless happiness. I never believed that I could also have hands on this kind of money because from the time I was born I have never witnessed any Organization that sends unconditional grants."

"This money was sent to me at around 10 o'clock, I became so happy for this money because I did not know when I shall receive my transfer because most of the community members had already received their last transfers. I got put and sat on bed since I had not yet slept, started laughing alone in the night because I was so amazed. After that I went back to sleep."

"The moment this transfer hit my account, I was so pleased and I thanked God for giving me this wonderful chance to receive unconditional cash. I also thanked GD and the staff and blessed them for God to keep the Organization prosperous such that they continue with the good work of helping other help people as well."

"My life has positively changed in that, I have cleared the debt that I had and in so doing, I was able to repossess my piece of land that had acted as security. I expect increased yields for my family because of the additional piece of land got, once I cultivate it. Prior to receiving this transfer, I didn't have a stable source of income to raise the money for settling the debt. Furthermore, I have acquired a mattress and a bed for my children who previously slept on a mat."

"The moment I learnt that GiveDirectly had sent me money, I became very happy because my plan to construct an iron roofed house was going to be attained."

"The biggest difference in my life is that we can afford to eat three meals a day. My children are happy because they have decent clothes. In addition to this, we are constructing a two roomed house which when complete will accommodate the family. Previously, we were in a very absurd situation with no clues for the future. My health was deteriorating because I was developing ulcers due to stress and the burden at home."

"The biggest difference in my life is that I have received financial support that will fulfill my future plan of acquiring a motorcycle. Before receiving the cash transfer, I always had a future plan of starting up a boda-boda transport business. However, I did not have any financial support to accomplish that dream. Nevertheless, I am very grateful that GiveDirectly has made this dream come true for me."

"I felt very happy because I had never held such an amount of money in my entire life."