"My life is much better unlike before receiving the transfers. I am really happy and at peace. Building a house has been a long time aspiration for me since I only own one small grass thatched hut. The financial state that I have been in has however hindered me from doing the same. When I received the transfers I decided to use them to build a three bedroom semi-permanent house. Seeing the house ready to be occupied gives me immeasurable joy. I am now in a position to collect clean rainwater from drinking through the cutters, we also sleep comfortably since the house is spacious and most importantly is welcoming visitors without feeling embarrassed."

"My life is different than it would have been because I sleep better on a bed with a mattress and bed-sheets under an iron sheet roofed house. Before, I used to sleep on hard floor with a mat under a leaking grass thatched house without covering myself. "

"My life is different in that I now sleep well because I re-roofed the house and plastered the inside walls, and I can now communicate and interact by phone, unlike before where it was difficult to have access to a phone. All this makes me happy. "

"My life is different than it would have been because I dress better with costly clothes in the village, and my movement within has been made easy with the bicycle. Before, my dressing was poor and used to walk long distances on foot. "

"My life is different in that, GiveDirectly's cash transfers have helped me boost my business. I was able to restock items that were finished in my shop and business is now booming since I have everything I needed in my shop. I have also managed to hire farm land which I'm now Farming on. These transfers also helped me clear my school fees debt enabling me pick my senior six certificate. Lastly, I was able to acquire a cow which I was unable to buy before receiving cash from GiveDirectly. Prior to receiving these money, the school I studied from withheld my certificate because I did not clear all my fees. My business had collapsed because I lacked money for restocking but thanks to GiveDirectly for the financial support."

"My life is better now in that, I have reduced on doing casual works like working on people's fields or farms because I used my transfers to start up a business that earns me daily income. I use these profits for managing my household shot comings. In addition to that, I have a peace of mind because I was able to pay off my debt which burdened me for a long time. Prior to receiving this money, I lived a difficult life of doing casual work in order to provide for my household's basic needs. I also used to hide from the money lenders but I now walk freely because I paid off my debt using the transfers."

"My life is better now because GiveDirectly's transfers have brought pride into my household. I can serve my visitors well on good utensils, lay for them good beds when I'm visited. GiveDirectly's transfers have helped me pay school fees for my grandchildren therefore securing for them a bright future. Previously before receiving these transfers, life was so misserable because we did not have what to eat, Utensils for serving visitors and oxen for farming."

"My life is different than it would have been if I never received this transfer in that I have built my dream house which I never knew I could afford. At the moment I am at peace staying in a spacious decent house unlike before where we could squeeze in a small house, which made my daughter opt to sleep at my in-laws and being a lady she was vulnerable to physical assault while passing through dark dangerous bushes at night. Secondly, from the profits I make in the business that I had started with GiveDirectly's transfers; I have been able to provide for my family's needs with ease without borrowing from my neighbours and friends."

"My life is really different unlike before receiving the transfers. Receiving the transfers was a turning point in my life, It was the beginning of greatness. I bought a motorcycle using the cash and it is a decision that I have never regretted. I got self-employed unlike earlier on when I was just an idler. The proceeds from the motorcycle business have also enabled my family and I to live a good life. We eat, clothe and get other basic needs unlike before."

"My new goal in life that I didn't have before receiving the transfer is to buy motorcycle. I intend to start a motorbike business in order to earn me more income. I do not want to solely rely on my store because a day might end before selling anything but with the motorbike business, I will be sure of getting at least two customers a day. This means our lives will improve due to the diversified source of income."