"I've been longing for a new and fresh life for myself; I want to do things differently every day, so I decided to return to school, which was only feasible because of Give Directly transfers. As a wife and mother of one, seeing my small family grow encourages me to do better every day. I took a leap of faith and decided to start a new business, so I went to school to learn to tailor, which was $200 for the entire course. I then spent $200 on a sewing machine to start the business, and $100 on food for the family to last a month."

"The method employed by GiveDirectly to give unconditional cash transfers and grant recipients the freedom to decide how to use the money is an extremely effective approach to tackling poverty. This enables us to make informed decisions about how to allocate the funds based on our individual needs, while also empowering us to invest in our priorities, whether it's buying food, paying school fees, or investing in a small business. Their commitment to professionalism and equity has made GiveDirectly stand out among other organizations we have observed. I hope that they will extend this same approach to other villages in a similar manner."

"GiveDirectly is performing admirably in offering financial support to those who require it. The fact that we had never received aid before is evidence of the organization's ability to assist people in an impartial manner. The open enrollment procedure, which requires no contacts to participate in the program, emphasizes GiveDirectly's dedication to equality and impartiality. There was a palpable level of professionalism that ensured that every individual had an equal opportunity to benefit from the program. Finally, the liberty to utilize the cash transfer in any way that suits our individual circumstances is essential in empowering us to make informed decisions. In general, the success of GiveDirectly in our locality demonstrates their commitment to eradicating poverty and supporting vulnerable populations."

"GiveDirectly has shown expertise in offering unrestricted cash transfers that provide recipients with flexibility and independence in spending. As a result, this approach has resulted in favorable achievements, such as the payment of educational fees and the building of residential structures. Nevertheless, GiveDirectly could enhance its performance by guaranteeing uniformity in all villages by extending equal assistance and resources to all beneficiaries, irrespective of their geographical locations. Such actions will enable GiveDirectly to sustain the positive results for households in different communities and promote impartiality in their impact."

"I have always desired to own cows but financial constraints and lack of relevant resources have been a major obstacle. There are so many benefits that I could rip from owning cattle. I could sell the milk they produce as well as hire them out for plowing tasks to raise funds. However, the far my income, from selling chewing sticks, can take me is secure food for my wife and four children; I cannot afford to buy cows with it. In the next few years, I hope to have saved enough money from the cash transfers to obtain at least 5 calves and let them grow.  "

"My wish is to pull my family out of poverty and lift the heavy burden off of my mother’s shoulders. She has suffered for a long time and struggled to make charcoal to provide for my five siblings and me; it is time I took over. After I complete high school this year, I want to initiate a project of rearing goats and cows. I believe that building wealth through livestock is the surest way to bring prosperity to my family. As the herd grows, I could sell some of these animals to support the education of my five siblings who are still in primary school. "

"With the current amount offered to households, an immense change can be seen. Houses have been upgraded from grass-thatched to iron-roofed, dairy cows have been bought, and assets have been added at large. Lives have changed, so to say, thanks to GiveDirectly. It is only my appeal that the transfer amount be increased and prolonged to cater to other needs that have not been met."

"My family of ten depends on cassava, banana, and maize farming to earn a living. However, the harsh climatic conditions cut short the maize harvests from two bags to almost nothing at the moment, so we opted to switch to vegetable farming. I constructed a green house in which I grow vegetables under irrigation and sell them to the businesswomen at the market for $3.5 profit a day. All this profit goes toward food and education for my children, leaving no surplus to run other family errands. When I received the transfers, I spent $300 on constructing a 3-room, timber-walled house in addition to the 2-room house so as to accommodate my eight children. The two-room house is congested, and our privacy as parents is compromised since we have teenagers in our midst. Consequently, I bought 3 goats for $60 as a future financial security when the family finances are low and spent an additional $55 on school fees and uniforms for my 4 children in primary school."

"Being a stay-at-home mother is stressful and demeaning because you have to always ask for help, even though you have the energy to fend for yourself. As a family of six, we often depend on my husband, who is a soldier, for support. Since I want to make some changes in my life and be independent, I enrolled in a tailoring course, which I will hopefully complete in December 2023. For practice, I bought a sewing machine for $125, and I am hopeful that I will sharpen my skills before graduation. In addition to this, I contributed $50 towards medication for my 2 sisters, who are ailing from high blood pressure, and $40 for a reading table for my children to use while attending to their homework. For the rest of the transfers, I bought food for the household. I am now grateful that the family has food security."

"What is better than lifting the entire village out of poverty? Nothing, right? I am glad that GiveDirectly has improved the lives of my community by giving unconditional cash transfers to every eligible household in the village, and now a noticeable change is evident. I will only wish for the organization to prolong the program in the affected communities by offering more transfers to support other pressing needs that might not have been covered by the current transfers."