"The moment I received the transfer I felt happy and stayed calm. This came as an opportunity for me to roof my house."

"My life is now better, I have repaid a debt and recovered my farm land which I had given out as security. I feel relieved and happy. Before, I used to over think of how I would get money to pay the debt. I did not have where to farm because my only piece of land was taken a way from me."

"My life has improved because I have acquired household goods like bedding. I now sleep well. Before receiving the transfer, I slept on the mat. In addition, I have bought curtains which have safeguarded and beautified my house. Previously, anyone passing near my home could see what's inside my house."

"My life has changed because I'm currently building commercial house which will generate income in the near by future. This will enable me to provide basic needs like food, treatment and school fees to my family. In the past, I could not meet all the needs of my family because I had no source of income. In addition, my father was able to access proper treatment and he has regained his sight. Prior to this transfer, someone had to always be a round to support him with all the necessities."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the fact that I now own a piece of land that I was paying for. It is now mine since I have completed the payment and in the process of obtaining the legal documents to certify that the property belongs to our family. Thank you GiveDirectly for the great help."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am able to get three meals a day. Previously we could only have one meal a day due to lack of money. I was able to save some amount from the first transfer which helps me a lot in buying food. My health has greatly improved because I eat well and I am less depressed unlike before."

"I had been sleeping when I heard a message on my phone. When I picked the phone to check what it was all about, I found out that Give directly had sent me the first transfers. I was very excited and I clearly remember not going back to sleep because of the joy that I felt in my heart. I knew that with that amount, my life was going to change. I knew that I was going to accomplish most of my goals"

"I had woken up to relieve myself and when I came back, I picked my phone just to know what time it was. I realized that I had a message on my phone and on reading it, I found out that it was a message from Give Directly notifying me that they had sent me the first transfers. I could not hold the joy that I had that moment. I was so excited and I couldn't sleep anymore. I kept planning and reorganizing the plans till morning."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I feel empowered. I managed to start a business of selling dagaa and fresh vegetables. Previously, I did not have any source of income because I was badly injured from my previous job and I could no longer work anywhere. This was a tough period for me because I fully depended on my husband for everything. Today, I am a happy woman who is self-employed. I feel worthy because I can also help my husband in catering for some of the daily needs."

"My biggest hardship is lack of adequate land to cultivate crops. This has made me not to have enough food for my family members and i cannot grow more grops which i could sell and get money for school fees for my children."