"When I received the money, I was very happy because I knew that some of my problems that I could not solve due to my financial status will be solved. Thank you GD"

"I felt so happy when I received my transfer which came unexpectedly following the rumours that went around the village that GiveDirectly would never send the transfers as promised."

"The moment I received the transfer I was very happy. I was doing some casual job and promised the pay after some days which made me very dissapointed but after some minutes I got a message and realized that GiveDirectly had sent the money. I could not hide my joy because I knew that I would be able to pay my child's fees."

"The biggest difference in my life is that I am living in a good house that I built with the transfers from GD and generally life is good and happier than before when I used to strain so much for foos and school fees for my children.Thanks to GD"

"I felt very happy,my son had been home for school fees and I was just about to sell my 2 goats for school fees,thank you GD."

"When I received my transfer, I felt so motivated in life for I knew all my plans would work well."

"I felt so good when I received my transfer since I had much more to purchase for the sustainability of the family which could not be achieved due lack of funds."

"I felt so happy when I received the transfer in that I didn't have any financial means at the time."

"I felt very happy, because I'm able provider for my family and cultivate my piece of land."

"I felt so blessed when I received my transfer which came at the right time when I needed money most to clear the school fee arrears my son had in school."