"My life is better now in that, The things I wasn't able to achieve I have acquired them using GD transfers. For example I managed to repair my damaged house using this transfer that the wind had blown in 2017. I live a more comfortable life now with less stress compared to the past because I can afford to anything want like food, pay fees and livestock among others. Prior to receiving this money, My house was in an ugly shape because it wasn't plastered, floored and wind had blown the roof but now its one of the most beautiful houses in the village."

"For the past years I have been living in abject poverty. I could not afford all the house hold items that I have. I am happy because GiveDirectly empowered me with the cash transfers that enabled me to purchase an ox and pay school fees for my children. More so, I am happy that GiveDirectly gave me a phone that has connected me with my relatives. Previously, I did not own a phone and It was hard to communicate. I used to do a lot of casual labour so as to make ends meet."

"It was eight o'clock in the morning when I received my first transfer. I was very happy since I had not paid my rent for the past two months, I knew that I will pay him using my transfers."

"The moment I received my money, I felt happy. This is because it was my first to hold such an amount of money in my entire life."

"My life is currently different from how it would have been had I never received the transfer because I now own a business unlike before when I used to depend on washing clothes for people. This has enabled to cater for my needs on time and also to support my mother and siblings by paying their school fees. I was not able to do this before because the little money I used to get from my daily hustles was not even enough to feed my daughter and I. Having a stable source of income has always been my dream and I thank God for using GiveDirectly to help me fulfill this. I am glad that my business is now doing well coursey of GiveDirectly."

"My life has greatly improved in that, I repossessed three acres of land that were in the hands of the creditor. Previously, I had one acre of land and had to rent more which was difficult since I had no source of income."

"My life is completely changed, I'm happy because I have purchased my own farm land, livestock and a mattress. Previously, I did not have my own land, I had to hire which was expensive for me since I did not have a clear source of money."

"The greatest change in my life is that, I am happy because I have enough food at home. Before, I used to struggle to look for what children would feed on because my spouse is sick and can not help me out in the garden."

"I saw the notification from GiveDirectly early in the morning. I realized later that it had been sent much earlier. When I went through the content of the message, I could not believe that I had received my first transfer. I was filled with happiness in my heart and thankful to GiveDirectly for they had fulfilled their promise to us."

"My life is much different ever since I received the cash transfers because I have paid all my children's school fees for this year. I am now calm and happy because I do not have to worry about school fees. In addition to this, I am peaceful after I serviced my old loan and repossessed my farm land. However, next year I intend to cultivate rice that will earn me income to be able to pay school fees and take care of my family. Previously, I would struggle to pay my children's school fees because of limited financial assistance."