"The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy because I got money for fees for my son who was resitting senior four."

"My neighbour informed me the next day, that GiveDirectly had sent us cash transfers. I rushed home to check my phone and confirmed indeed that it was true. I was overjoyed and happy because this was an opportunity for me to beautify our home."

"My life has become good ever since I received the transfer because I have managed to off set big challenges that I had in my family. One being able to pay my daughters tuition in a nursing school and the other is acquiring additional household items which are 2 mattresses, chairs, jerrycans and bed sheets. If I had not got this money, my daughter would have not stayed at school. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for the transfer."

"I am planning to start a business using my next share of the savings from the table banking group where I have been saving my monthly transfers. This will make me more independent and give me the opportunity to provide for my family without having to entirely depend on my husband as I do now."

"I heard my colleagues discussing about the cash transfers. Unfortunately, I had not yet received any mobile money message. I was compelled to check my account, and that is when I believed that truly GiveDirectly was God sent. At that moment I was happy because my plans would be fulfilled."

"My next goal is to build a permanent house. I am currently living in a semi-permanent house which is getting older. I have repaired it several times, therefore, I need to think of how fast how need to get this goal done. I also wish to ensure that my children get the best education."

"The moment I received the money I felt very happy. My phone had gone off but when I switched it on a message popped up. I hurried checked to find out what it was all about and I realized that Give Directly had sent the money they had promised us. I was very excited because it was a breakthrough to a happy life. A life where I would at least afford to live decently and afford most of the basic needs."

"The moment I receive the transfer, I felt so happy and I woke up at mid night to join the rest of the village members in ululation as a sign of happiness for this money."

"In the next six months, I will have built a good house. I am glad we will no longer squeeze ourselves in this tiny room. I will renovate this old house and make it a kitchen."

"The moment I received the transfer, I first doubted the message because I thought it was from fraudsters. I checked my account balance and confirmed it was real. I was then filled with happiness and the whole village ululated, praising GiveDirectly."