"GiveDirectly has truly excelled in making a significant impact on people's lives and has brought about remarkable transformations in our village. I have witnessed firsthand the incredible achievements of my neighbors that would have been impossible without this invaluable support. The work done by GiveDirectly has been commendable, and I sincerely hope that the positive change we have experienced can extend to other villages as well. Furthermore, I believe that exploring additional ways of support, beyond financial assistance, would be highly welcomed and appreciated."

"I am incredibly grateful for the immense impact that the GiveDirectly transfer has had on my life. It has brought about significant changes, especially in terms of food security and the prospect of building a new house. The construction project represents the biggest difference in my daily life. Previously, my family of four resided in a cramped single house that seemed to shrink with each passing day. However, the joy of embarking on the construction journey, having already begun by purchasing materials, fills me with a sense of hope and excitement for the future."

"GiveDirectly carefully and impartially registered every member of the community, outlining the project's criteria in detail. The welcoming demeanor of their personnel allowed us to feel comfortable asking questions and obtaining explanations at any moment because they were keen to make sure we understood every component of the program. The method is not opposed by everyone in the hamlet, but we are appreciative of the equitable transfers we got."

"When I withdrew the money, I opted to build a spacious house. This is because the one I had was very small and congested and thus could not accommodate my family of five. My two children used to seek shelter from friends, something that did not give me peace of mind. Therefore, I added a second room to my one-room house. This construction cost $170 in buying 11 iron sheets, roofing timbers, poles, rafters, and the contractor's labor charge. Thereafter, I bought a bed and a mattress for $110 because I used to sleep on a small traditional bed that was broken. As of now, I am happy since my children have a nice place to sleep and they no longer go to friends seeking accommodation. Although my three primary school children were settled in school, I opted to pay $50 school fees for the next term to ensure that they will not be sent out of school for fees and hence concentrate on their studies for better results. Apart from that, I added some stock worth $100 to my second-hand cloth business to ensure that I have a variety of designs to attract more customers."

"I got the notion to create a shop where I'll be selling quickly-moving goods like food and personal stuff after seeing how well my grocery store is doing. I chose this field of employment since I had significant business leadership experience and there is little competition in our area. I have a plan of making some savings from the grocery that will enable me to realize my ambition of opening a shop. Before the year is through, I want to launch the business."

"Having an entrepreneurial mind, I thought of building a business structure since I aim to start a shop. Setting a good layout for the incoming business was a good plan I had analyzed. Therefore, I bought the building materials that is poles, and iron sheets which cost $70 and $120 respectively. As of now, I am waiting for the contractor to put up the structure. By so doing I could have an income-generating activity to aid me in providing for my family's needs. I chose this line of business because it has less competition in our area. I also paid $35 in school fees for my two lower primary school children. I bought some food for my family and kept the rest for the construction and the family's upkeep."

"By the time I received the first transfer, my grandson whom I take care of was on the verge of dropping out of secondary school due to fee arrears of $100. To ensure that he is not disadvantaged in his academic journey, I opted to settle the debt. As of now, he is retained and conducting his studies in school. I also opted to invest in goats for the future, therefore, I bought two Galla goats for $100. Thereafter, I bought some building poles for $200 to construct a house because the one I have is the traditional one which is difficult to modify to fix an iron sheet roof. Currently, the perimeter wall is ready waiting to get the second transfer to fix the roof. Because hunger is a challenge, I saw it prudent to keep the remaining amount for the family's upkeep."

"My top priorities include supporting my two children's education and meeting their basic requirements, including food. I would be glad if I were able to get a dependable source of income to help pay for my children's education because the older one is about to join college and the younger one will begin secondary school. I opened a shop with the express intent of supporting their schooling because I don't have any other sources of money. I currently have the older son in charge of the business so that they can all benefit from it to help with school expenses."

"I decided to spend $200 from the second transfer to finish building the house that I had begun with the first. Right now, I am satisfied to reflect on it and pleased that I finished it. I chose to spend $70 for a mattress because I did not have one and was previously sleeping on torn-up pieces of mats. Since then, GiveDirectly has helped me sleep well and securely, and I am grateful for that. Due to the requirement that there be no unpaid school fees before the end of the term exam, which my three primary children were due to take, I also paid some additional school costs totaling $80 for them. I held onto the remainder for usage by the family."

"I appreciate GiveDirectly and the generosity that has been shown to us in the form of donations. I have significantly improved my daily life compared to before because of the money. I had never heard of this organization, but I'm glad I did since it's helping us get out of poverty."