"My life has greatly improved in that, these days I pay my children's tuition on time and now have livestock that when I sell will enable me pay my children's tuition in the future. Previously, I used to get loans from a money lender who would retain my ATM card as collateral. This denied me access to my salary as long as I still serviced the loan, which made it difficult for me to provide for my family."

"The moment I received my transfer, I was very excited because I was sure of building my house and acquiring household items such as clothing and mattress."

"My life has changed in that, I am happy and proud because my living standards have improved through the decent house that I have constructed. Previously, I used to stay in a semi permanent house that was not well furnished. The house was pausing a threat especially during the rainy season because it could become very cold."

"My life has got better because I have been in position to plaster my house both in and out, I am now staying in a decent house. I have also been relieved from the debt burden that I had and I was enable to get back my acre of land which had acted as security. I am also having better bedings, utensils and a water drum. Before, I used to stay in a dusty house because I didn't have funds to plaster it. I had a lot off stress as a result of the debt."

"Receiving this money has greatly changed my life in that my family and I have reliable income and transportation has become easy due to the availability of the motorcycle I contributed on buying. My husband uses it as bada boda to sustain my family through the money he earns from it and give service to the community in terms of transportation. Before, earning money and transport was a big problem to my family as I had to walk very long distances like taking children to hospital, reaching out to my parents and even going to the market. My family and I would also toil in other peoples gardens to make money that would make ends meet like feeding and treating children."

"My life has improved in that, my children and I acquired decent clothing. In the past we had worn out clothes."

"The GiveDirectly transfer made me feel very happy when I received it. This is because, I didn't have enough farm land for agriculture and I was confident that this money would help me get it."

"My life is better now in that, I can afford to buy anything I desire at anytime because the profits I get from the Business have helped cater for my household needs like food. From the time I received this transfer, The debt burden has reduced since I no longer borrow money for survival as it was in the past."

"One of my son's called me late that night informing of the cash transfer but I could not read the message. However in the morning I called my neighbor to read the message for me. I was overwhelmed with joy when he told me the news because I had now received money that was going to clear my children's school fees."

"The cash transfer transformed my life in such a way that I was able to purchase many household items like bed sheets, utensils and a radio all at once. In addition to this, I was able to plaster and cement my house. I am very proud that I can afford to host visitors at my house. Before receiving the cash transfer, I was living in a house built with mud and no concrete floor. It was always dusty and uncomfortable to stay in. I applaud GiveDirectly for their generosity."