"I was very happy because I did have a reliable source of income to sustain my family."

"The moment I received the money,I felt very happy since in that point of time I had no money hence I could not even afford to provide my family's basic needs, this money was a brake through to me and I am very appreciative to GiveDirectly. "

"When I received the money, I was very happy because I could not believe that I was among the lucky recipients."

"I felt so happy when I received my transfer!! The money arrived at the right time when we had gone for almost three days without food as it was in deed a dry season. I was happy that I would get enough food to compensate for the days we missed food."

"The moment l received the transfer l was very happy because, l have been strangling to make ends meet but was not easy."

"When I received the transfer, I just listened to gospel music while thanking God."

" I felt relieved since I was able to buy food for my family despite the drought."

"When I received the money, I was very happy because I could now do all that I have always wanted to do. Thank you GD."

"I felt so happy when I received my transfer as I knew how big changes the transfer would bring to my life. One of them being acquiring a cupboard for storage purposes."

"The moment I received the money I felt very happy because I knew that my living standards would definately change."