"My expectation in the next six months is to have completed doing the finishing of the exterior of the house. I also want to have bought a water tank so as to reduce or cut completely the usual trips to the river. I also want to have a comfortable life and a beautiful lifestyle."

"When I received this money, I felt very happy. I did not know I would ever receive such amount of money in my life. I knew my dream of owning an iron-roofed house would surely come to pass. I really thank GD for changing and bringing hope to my life."

"For so many years I haven't been able to get a good harvest from my farm. In most cases, I had to budget for maize for family consumption but this was expensive because I didn't have a reliable source of income. I'm happy I have oxen thus I'll be able to cultivate a large area hence expecting improved produce. This means I'll be sure of enough food for the family. Moreover, I expect more income because people will be hiring the oxen at a fee hence I believe my living standards will improve. This is the biggest difference in my daily life."

"In the next six months, I still want to focus on my treatment. With GD transfers, I have come to know that I still have a bright future. This is the reason why I want to ensure I do not miss any doctor's appointment. I believe when I commit to this, my health will get better and I will be back on my feet."

"I expect your life to change in the next six months in that I will have started poultry keeping project. This project will enable me to earn an income by selling eggs at a nearby center.I will be able to saved the money to meet the basic needs and even pay school fees for my children."

"My life is different than it would have been because givedirectly has made my burdens lighter by enabling me afford basics of life like feeding, dressing and pay school fees. "

"My life is different than it would have been because my health is looking better and there's peace of mind since I am now able to buy what my family needs."

"My life has changed tremendously because I have peaceful nights and I do not over think like i used to due to poverty. My children could sleep on the mats and when there was no money to buy they slept on mosquito nets. When I bought a mattress I handed them the old one I was using and they are so happy."

"Receiving my first cash transfer meant a lot to me because I had no hope of acquiring basic household items. GiveDirectly supported me to change my status in the village- happiness was the order of the day."

"My life is much better because I was able to purchase construction materials with the cash transfers. I will be staying in my own house peacefully without stress. More so I acquired household items that I never had before. I would be struggling and living from hand to mouth, had I not received these cash transfers."