"The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very happy since I was certain of achieving my greatest goal of being a self- employed woman because I have been a housewife for a long time and this situation wasn't helpful. I am proud of myself now as I don't rely on my husband's income for everything. Thanks to GiveDirectly."

"The moment l received the money l was very happy because, by that time there was a lot of starvation in our village and affording three meals in a day was not easy. "

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I managed to enroll my child into college after he stayed at for two years after finishing his high school education. Am also hopeful tilling larger lands than before when I used to share my farms with those who tilled for me."

"The moment l received the transfer l was very happy that l talked to myself as l was thanking Give Directly for its support."

"I felt very happy my children will not stay at home because of school fees again."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have my own house I do not have to stay in my late co-wife's house. "

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I feel proud and fulfilled now that I have been able to pay my wife's dowry thanks to GD transfers."

"The moment when I was told about this money I was really happy and started budgeting even though its my spouse who had the phone."

"The moment I received my first transfer,I felt very happy and I was certain of accomplishing most of my goals such as starting a small scale fish vending business hence at the moment I am no longer a housewife .I am thankful to GiveDirectly for supporting women empowerment as a value of development in the community through the financial Aid it sent."

"I felt very happy,since I started the business my life has change for the first time I pay school fees without asking for contribution from relatives."