Had I not received funds from GiveDirectly my life would still be tough. My business was not doing well due to expenses like transport which I currently do not incur. My mother's health goes without saying. We had sold everything sellable at home to pay medical bills because she was involved in accident and fractured her ribs. The transfers from GiveDirectly brought a turn around for us. We are forever grateful. That someone can sacrifice to just send cash, no strings-attached, to help others. All we can say is 'Thank you GD'.

In my view, GiveDirectly does a commendable work in a manner that I think is good. I do not see something that GiveDirectly may not be doing well. GD stands out for me from other charity organizations who also do a good job. Being given cash however empowered me to buy what I needed. I may receive a material thing such as seeds for planting but maybe what I really need at that time is medicine. The seeds are good but they end up not meeting my medical need. So I appreciate the approach GD took to send us cash and allowed us to decide what to spend on.

I spent the second transfer that GiveDirectly sent me on a motorbike. It helps me with transportation. I have a business of buying and selling milk and I carry it morning hours to a collection center. It then doubles as a taxi during the day and evenings to generate some income as well. I am grateful because the transfers have changed my life for the better.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that my business is doing well and I am able to get good profit. I used to send home the little profits from my business for the medical expenses but now things are better. Because of Give Directly transfer, I can comfortably send little cash home without jeopardizing my business which is now expanded. The fact that the hospital bill was catered for makes my business more stable and I am grateful.

I was so happy when I received the transfer from Give Directly. I am so grateful to date. My mother was also thankful and wishes Give Directly well for extending her life because she has been assured of medical attention that she needs courtesy of Give Directly funds.

I spent part of the first transfer that Give Directly sent me to pay medical expense for my mother who was involved in a car accident and needs frequent check-up. Her ribs fractured and we have enormous bills to pay at the hospital. The transfer really helped us and we have settled two months' bills. I also paid national medical insurance for her to cover some costs. I used part of the transfer to buy more stock for my shop and bought more milk for sale - these give me some income end of the month. Give Directly transfer boosted my business not to mention the medical expense that had given me stress and headache but now I am at peace. I can even sleep; I used to have sleepless nights due to lack of funds which meant minimal chances of survival for my mother. Now I am at peace and am grateful for the transfer.