"My business which was almost falling down is now doing well because I was able to boost it with the transfer and I have never gone without food."

"I was not able to spend my transfer as I had schedule because my grandchild stole the whole." (Occupation: Small business)

"My life is different then if I had not received my cash transfer in that, I now have a business that will generate for me money in order to meet my daily needs."

"I felt at peace because I was going to take my son to school." (Occupation: Small business)

"I do not go begging from my friends as before, I am independent since I have a business and other household items which I used to borrow over and over again." (Occupation: Small business)

"My life is different than if I had not received this cash transfer in that, I am now a stress free person and I have an Income generating activity in form of cows which I had been lacking." (Occupation: Small business)

"I expect to have started my fish business because it will give me more income hence I will be in a position to do my projects with ease like buying cows."

"Receiving this money means provision of basic needs for my children.My husband passed on leaving me behind 7 children,this money will go along way in meeting their needs." (Occupation: Small business)

"Receiving this money means that my prayers have been answered. This is because since I heard about Givedirectly, I have been on my knees praying that this program come to reality. I will start livestock business that will provide continuous income and this will sustain my basic needs and worshipping God through giving tithes."

"Receiving this money means that my life will change for the better. This is because I will invest the money in livestock business that will give me continuous income. The profit from this business will sustain my family's basic needs. I will be able to pay school fees for my children, buying food and also finishing my house with doors and windows. "