"I live in my father-in-law's house with my spouse and children. We all sleep in the same room. It has really been stressful for me .There is no peace and comfort living in the same place as my inlaws. Looking at the circumstances, we don't have any other area apart from their house. Upon receiving this cash transfer, we bought a few building materials. Our last transfer was spent on 2 bundles of zinc to complete the previous zinc we bought early from our money to proceed with the house."

"In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by helping the neediest households across the whole region. This has transformed me greatly because there are certain assets that I couldn't have purchased if it weren't for the support. I also had full control over the cash, so I chose what worked best for me. Therefore, even in the next village, I wish they could do the same as they did to us. "

"Achieving financial stability that will allow me to cater to the needs of my five children is my ultimate goal. Having two of them in secondary school and the other two in elementary school, it is challenging to fully cover their education costs because I lack a stable source of income. This is why I want to start buying and rearing goats, as I can easily sell them later to support my children’s school cost. So far, am grateful for the cash transfers because they have ensured my children never miss a class. Am sure if it were not for the money, some of them would have dropped out. "

"I have land and an improve business all thanks to givedirectly"

"I saves all my money in club so that when am ready I can have enough to build a new house for my family"

"Givedirectly brought financial support which has help us in building and improving our lives."

"I withdrew my money and kept it for my children's education as I stated in my recent interview. I have three children going to school in Monrovia and I am eager to see them graduate from high school. I believe in education and want my children to reach the level I did not reach in school. Once they are educated, they will find good jobs to help themselves and also help me out of poverty."

"My family has two main goals to achieve this year. Since my husband and I do not have a regular source of income, I hope to divert my transfer on paying school fees for my children. It will enable my children to have ample time in school to aid their learning. In addition, I hope to start a business buying and selling charcoal. Although it has a low net profit, I consider that better than just staying in the house doing nothing. I am so happy as a result of the transfers, I will start a venture that will earn me a living."

"I have been running a business dealing with the sale of clothes. When the year began, I developed a goal of venturing into other fast-moving businesses. I hope to accomplish my dream of starting up a vegetable-selling business. I am hopeful that when it succeeds, I shall realize an increased source of income. That will enable me to cater to my family's needs hence bettering their lives."

"As a businesswoman with a grocery stall that could not generate enough income to cater for my financial needs, I was relieved when I received the first transfer from GiveDirectly. With the funds, I cleared tuition and remedial fees for my son, totaling $70. This was a huge burden lifted off my shoulders, and it gave me peace of mind knowing that my son could continue with his education uninterrupted. In addition to paying for my son's education, I also used the transfer to construct a new house for him. Previously, my son had been sleeping at his elder brother's house, which was not an ideal situation since he needed ample space to study and sleep after school. The new house, constructed with 14 iron sheets purchased at $7 each, provided him with the privacy and space he needed. i am glad that the construction is complete after paying the labor charges of $30. With the remaining amount, I bought clothes worth $50 and food for my family of five. The support from GiveDirectly has made a significant difference in our lives, and we are grateful for the opportunity to improve our living conditions."