"Other organizations give help in terms of loans which have to be paid back, unlike GiveDirectly that gives good amounts of cash but they never ask to be paid back."

"Other NGOs does saving and loaning while GD gives grants without any conditions."

"I am planning to construct a bigger house as my current house is too small. (one roomed)"

"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to build a house for my family. We still shelter in my grandfather in law's house but this is very uncomfortable."

"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my grandchildren who completed primary school. They need money in order to pay school fees for secondary school and if I am unable to raise the required fees they have to defer their studies. "

"My proudest achievement is having married a wonderful husband who loves and adores me and my children. "

"My proudest achievement is having worked as a casual worker for many years and after diligently saving my earnings for a while I have been able to educate my children. "

"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees and food for my children, they may have to sleep hungry today. "

"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to build a better house for my family, my current house is dilapidated and is in urgent need of repairs. If I am unable to raise the required amount my house might collapse. "

"My proudest achievement is having been a successful farmer. I have managed to educate my children with the proceeds from the sale of my crops and I am still educating them right now. "