"The moment I received the transfers I knew that this was the beginning of the transformation in my life. I had plans but resources were the main hindrances but now that I received finances I knew my plans would roll out and this made me a happy person."

"The biggest difference is that I currently live in a more spacious and beautiful stone house. I can confidently invite visitors to my place with no shame at all for I am content with my house. This was not the case before the transfers were sent for many thought my house was inhabitable and they kept on asking how I survived but now their lips are full of praises of how good my house is and are even requesting for refferals of the fundi who did the work."

"I wish GiveDirectly was there to see the expression on my face. I was filled with joy and smiles were order of my day because I knew my living standards were going to change from that moment henceforth."

"Since I separated with my wife left seven years ago, things have been tough on our side. I've had to struggle Day-in day-out to meet the needs of my children. In most cases , I have been forced to leave them with my elderly mother so that I can fend for them outside the village. Receiving this money means my burden has been lessened, and I will be able to spend much time with my kids. Am planning to engage fully in livestock trade. For me this is the most viable business and the returns are real-time."

"At first, I thought it was a lie, that GD won't be sending the transfers due to the experience I've had with other organisations, but on seeing the message, I was happy that the promise had finally been fulfilled. I thanked God and GiveDirectly for the money I received."

"The moment I saw the message from GD, I was filled with joy in my heart and at least I could afford a laughter after many days of sorrows. I felt a tinge of happiness coming out of my heart after I confirmed that indeed I had received the amount as promised by GiveDirectly."

"The biggest difference that this transfer has brought into my daily life is that initially, we had no oxen and we used to prepare and dig our land with inferior tools that were tiresome and time-consuming but this transfer has enabled me to purchase a pair of oxen, which will not only ensure a timely cultivation but an additional source of income."

"The biggest difference that this transfer has brought into my life is that at first I owned nothing but now I have my own house in a stable state and a pair of oxen."

"I felt happy since I had never received such a large amount of money, and at first, I had to switch off my phone to calm down my joy. Receiving the transfer also brought big happiness into my heart and to my family and wished GD could be around just to witness the extent of the happiness."

"The biggest difference that the transfer has brought into my life is the happiness and peace of mind with an assurance that my children will go to school with less hustle. With the two running projects, there will be an additional cash inflow to acter for their school fees."