My greatest ambition was to build my own house. Therefore, when I received my previous transfer from GD, I started building a 3 bedroom apartment. Meanwhile, when I received my recent transfer, I have decided to buy a used bike for commercial purpose. This business will serve as an additional source of income for me to cater to my family basic needs. GiveDirectly is indeed a huge blessing to me and my family. I am grateful for this unique opportunity.

It amazes me at times to see an NGO like GiveDirectly that gives out huge amount of money and expects nothing in return. GD has positively impacted my life through their great financial assistance. I will forever remain grateful to GiveDirectly for all they do.

Most of my recent transfer was used to purchase a used bike for commercial purpose. Moreover, portion of my transfer was also used to buy 1 bundle of zinc ($10,500LD) to complete the roof of my new house. Tranfers received from GiveDirectly has completely changed my livelihood. I am so pleased with this program.

I have been thinking of building a better house than this but old age has been my challenge in achieving that goal. This house is now in a deplorable condition. I actually don't have a new goal. I am grateful that I have this money, my plan now is to demolish this structure and build a new house.

In my opinion GiveDirectly does not prioritize one household over another. GiveDirectly treats all households equal. It allows each household to decide by itself what to do with the payments given. GiveDirectly protects its recipients from fraud; that is, GiveDirectly advice recipients to be careful with their payments especially during cash out. As for what GiveDirectly is not doing well, I have not seen anything yet that it is not doing well. Infact, this is the only organization I have seen the workers every time they are coming they bring their own food and water.

My first payment I bought zinc and nails for the new house I am building. For this payment, I bought mattress and other household items. I want to thank GiveDirectly for enrolling me on this program. I greatful for this golden opportunity. I promise I am going to make maximum use of it.

The moment i over hear that GiveDirectly has started sending transfer in our village. I went to the network area to check my account if i have received my first transfer. After few minutes i received a massage on my phone. Right there i started rejoicing in my heart and i went in the with the news to my family. We all started singing and dancing to god for the great things. I'm very happy about this programs the GiveDirectly has brought to us in this village.

The biggest difference in my life right now is that I'm about to build a new house. My children schools feel are now paid they all are in schools now. My family is living good life now we are looking far for the next transfer to come so that we can complete this house. I'm very thankful to GiveDirectly for their support towards me. Because it was not easy for me and my family to even have food to on time it was hard. Right now we are all happy in this home now because of this money that i received from GiveDirectly.

My most recent transfer I just bought zinc and cement to finish my house. I even bought all my children schools material for this year. I was having money for someone i paid them back their money. I even paid some people to help me cut some stick from the bush. I'm even thinking about starting a new business to that will help sustain my family. I'm very sure that GiveDirectly will not be here forever. Sometime i really use to worry about my family saturation, how life going to be with us has a poor family.