"When I received the money, I was very happy because at that time I did not have even a single cent and also all my plans would come true. Thank you GD"

"I was out fetching water to a nearby lake and I saw the message from GiveDirectly confirming that I had received the transfer.I felt very happy and hopeful that my living standards will improve positively since I will be able to accomplish most of my plans which I could not do earlier due to financial instabilities."

"I felt very happy,because I no longer worry over rainy session."

"When I received the money, I was very happy because I was going to buy a mattress which I did not have but have always longed for. Thank you GD"

"The moment I received the transfer I was overjoyed and very thanked because I had never received such a lumpsum amount of money at ones in my life."

"The moment when I received my money I felt thrilled and relief because my family's most immediate needs were taken care of,at least for that moment. Thank you very much GD."

"When I received the money, I was very happy because my child had been sent home for school fees and I did not have any source of getting money.Thank you GD for making my child go back to school."

"I was very happy when I received the transfer because I didn't believe that I would get the money until I received it."

"I felt so happy when I received my transfer since I knew that through the transfer I would be able to overcome all the barriers I had along my way of success."

"I felt very happy because I was able to cultivate my pieces of land and provide for my family."