"The biggest difference in my daily life since I received the first transfer is the great changes in the appearance of our household. We have made to change a lot and what amazes me most is the improved cleanliness both of the household facilities and also my children who are now dressed well in new clothing which they never had before." (Occupation: Small business)

"I had a small business selling sweets before I received these transfers which earned me very little money that could barely take care of my daily needs and I had to really struggle to provide for my family. Paying the rent was the most difficult part as I could not manage to make enough savings from the business. When I received the first transfer from Give Directly, I decided to start another business on coffee making on the same spot I sell the sweets. This business has been a good one as it has increased my daily income making it easier for me to save while also managing the other requirements with ease. The difference is that I no longer struggle to fend for my family as I did before because of my increased daily income."

"My next goal is to start saving part of my next transfers so that I would put together with my savings which I make through the business and spent it to buy a heifer. This would be the first step to having a long term investment."

"Recieving this money means I can buy oxen that will enable me plough my agricultural land. This will reduce the cost of cultivating crops because I used to hire them expensively. In addition, I intend to start up a produce business which will generate income for the family."

"Recieving this money means that I can construct an iron roofed house. This is because the thatched house has been very costly to renovate." (Occupation: Small business)

"In the next four months, I believe I will have more income which will enable me to venture into livestock selling business. My community value livestock as I am very sure that this will be a booming business hence expects much higher profits from it."

"My goal for the next four months is to start a small business of selling cereals. Due to my health condition, I am no longer in a position to handle farm work. Cereals business is very suitable to me at the moment hence at the end of the day, I will have some daily income to for my household use as well as to pay labourers working in my farm."

"If I could not receive money from give directly I would not have managed to put up a spacious comfortable business premise. I could have lose all my customers and end up closing down the business, but right now I am very happy and glad that I have a very nice comfortable place to carry out my business. I would also not have invested in large scale sugarcane farming as I did without Give directly."

"My new goal is to make sure that my shoe business is up and running. I plan to save religiously to ensure I get enough money to start the business again. I have also identified new places to get the shoes at a wholesale price. Since I started another business after the fire incidence, my target audience has grown. I am hoping that that business will pick up and do well."

"Before GD came for enrollment, My souse operated tuktuk business for one of his neighbor's. The main challenge was when there was little work he would end up not getting anything after giving his my employer the daily amount he signed to issue . That means he had to do extra hours in order to provide for us since he is the bread winner . Therefore ,he always had no time to bond with my children since he would go to work very early when they were asleep and at times came back in the evening when they had retired to bed. Owning our tuktuk has enabled him to have enough time with the children . At the same time this business has also increased our daily income . I am hopeful the with the interests he make he would be able to save and pay the loan that has remained since we bought the tuktuk on credit after depositing the first installment with GiveDirectly's transfers ."