"GiveDirectly's impact on our society has been remarkable, evident through positive transformations such as new house construction and increased availability of food supplies for families, which were previously nonexistent. The cash transfer approach was the most effective solution to address our multifaceted challenges that were fundamentally monetary in nature. I appreciate the transparency of the process and commend the officers for their commitment to thoroughness, ensuring clarity through meetings and discussions in a language we could comprehend. I admire the organization for its impartiality, providing equal opportunities and the same disbursement amount to everyone without bias. However, there's room for improvement in terms of extending support to other aspects of life beyond housing and food, such as education or skills training, to further empower individuals for a sustainable future."

"Over the next year and in the years ahead, I have several goals. Initially, my primary focus is to finalize the construction of our new residence. Looking further ahead, my aspiration is to initiate a business venture that can provide support during our elderly years. I wish to obtain a maize milling machine, plant it in the village to serve a vast neighborhood that normally walks a distance to find one. While I currently lack a well-defined financial strategy, I am hopeful and praying that things will fall into place. If all goes according to plan, we are aiming to prepare the land for planting from January onward, following a previous year of complete crop failure with the hope of reaping a better harvest that would boost our savings towards buying the machine."

"Past transfers played a significant role in supporting my husband to construct a rental space at the local market. This collaborative effort, funded by his contributions and my saved cash transfers, has become a valuable income source for our family. Furthermore, I am motivated to enhance and expand my tailoring business in the near future. All this effort is to financially support the education of my children. I would be happy if they all completed college and am counting on the cash transfers to play a major role in that."

"Looking ahead, I aspire to build a new house by the beginning of the upcoming year. Our current one-room dwelling is inadequate to accommodate my three children and myself. Additionally, due to concerns about my two goats' well-being, they share the space with us to protect them from the cold. To address these challenges, my goal is to continue saving through the merry-go-round group, gradually accumulating the funds needed to construct a more spacious and comfortable home for my family. I would be happy if I built one with two rooms."

"From time to time, my aspirations have been hampered by persistent food insecurity. Despite that, I have a clear goal in mind. I own a 50 by 100-meter piece of land at the market center, where I envision constructing a business-rental space. However, my current priority is acquiring the land itself. Possessing this land is paramount, as it lays the foundation for future plans, including involving my children in building the envisioned business-rental space. In the immediate future, I intend to continue expanding my business of selling khangas, saving the profits generated to accumulate the resources necessary for securing the piece of land."

"Give us cash and more over the unconditional cash is the best thing that Give Directly is doing. Thai has never happened anywhere in all the communities I have been living."

"My wife and I were lounging outside our house in the shade of a tree at approximately 3:00PM. We were engaged in a conversation about how, if we were fortunate enough to receive the GD transfers, we would use them. My phone buzzed, and an SMS notification popped out of the blue. We checked, and sure enough, it was the GD transfers. I eagerly shared the message with her, and the two of us sang praises to God together. As soon as possible, we intended to buy a bag of maize for our family's food supply. I excitedly anticipated making the transaction the next day. This unexpected turn of events made us feel grateful and eager for the beneficial changes the transfers would bring to our lives."

"Receiving the transfers has truly transformed my life. I find happiness in having a proper seating arrangement, which spares me the embarrassment of offering visitors broken old chairs. Moreover, I'm delighted that we've made progress in terms of investments, having added two goats to our assets. This step holds promise for a brighter future, especially in supporting my children's education. The transfers have indeed brought positive changes that bring hope and better prospects for my family."

"Financial instability is what has made my life so tough. Balancing between buying food, education for my son and housing is so challenging because my charcoal work earns me very little, mostly $60 per month. Looking at my needs, food, and education become top of my priorities and this has forced me to seek refuge from my daughter-in-law's house since mine collapsed 3 months ago. The backlash I have received from the community does not give me peace because it is considered taboo to share a house with an in-law. Therefore, this is the situation that has robbed away my joy as a parent and I consider it my biggest challenge."

"Owning livestock stands as my most significant achievement. This livestock represents a valuable possession that I anticipate maintaining for an extended duration due to its capacity for reproduction. The income generated from these animals will play a pivotal role in covering my children's educational expenses and fulfilling essential requirements like sustenance. Moreover, alongside my livestock venture, I aspire to establish a kiosk, thereby creating an additional source of income to further support both my family and myself."