"It was a moment of unspeakable Joy for me. This is a life changing opportunity for my family. I was right here in this town when others started jubilating because they saw GiveDirectly cash transfer alert. After waiting patiently for my first transfer as mentioned by the GiveDirectly staff, I hurry to check my messages also. Surely! I saw the Cash transfer message. I lost my husband few years ago. 2017 to be exact. He was everything to this family. However, I took on all the responsibilities after his death. I have 7 children but amongst them, I have a daughter who is in the 12th grade. My daughter got her promotion to the 12th grade last school year. That was exciting but I was also worried on how I would pay her fees the next school year. I struggle to take care of my children as a single mother. I couldn't improve my house because all of what I could get went towards my kids school and feeding. With this cash transfer program, I can honestly say that I have some hope. I am sure that I am going to improve my family. My daughter school fees has also been paid and am working on the rest of my goals."

"My wife and I was doing our regular garden work about 9AM. I later heard people jubilating in the town because my garden is very close to the town. I overheard people shouting Givedirect and just within that time, I received an alert on my phone and noticed that it was transfer from Givedirectly, but my wife didn't actually believe it. I later took the phone to her and she was convinced."

"This transfer came just the time we were in great need of money to change the roof of our house. So when I received the alert, the excitement and joy we felt as a family cannot be underestimated. The whole house was laterally on fire with jubilation. We almost danced the whole night. This money has brought so much relieved to my family."

"I was very excited that morning when I received an sms alert, tell me that I have getting money from GD. However, the entire town was noisy with jubilation. This is the first of it kind in my generation to received free transfer."

"I was at the lake washing clothes when I heard jubilation from the village square to which I sent my daughter to inquire what the commotion was all about. She came with a message that people were happy that they had received their transfers. I immediately my phone but there was no money so I continued washing. When I got home my husband asked about our transfer and I told him there was no money to which he tried to verify bu checking Airtel Money balance and surely, the money was in my account. I proceeded to the agent in the village right away but couldn't cash because he had funds not enough for the whole transfer at once. I cashed the next day and I was my happiest self."

"I was on the farm cutting rice and I saw my husband running to me to tell me. He said Fatu, the money is on our sim! I dropped the rice bunch I had in my hand and started stomping my feet in jubilation. I thank God for bringing Givedirectly to bless my family."

"I was so excited when I saw the Mobile Money message from Lonestar. Initially I didn't think that it was GiveDirectly transfer. I thought it was a normal Lonestar Cell MTN message. But than, I heard a very heavy noise of my neighbors in the village jubilating about GiveDirectly money. I join the celebration after checking and seeing my transfer amount. Back than, I struggled to find my children School fees. I have two of my kids in Monrovia living with a relative who is helping to send my children to school. Due to hardship also, the person couldn't afford to pay their school fees. One of the kids is in 9th grade and the other in 10th grade. Each of them had LRD $ 5,500 to pay for just Registration. My wife and I have always wanted to give our children a better education for their future. We've also had the strong desire to buy a Land in Monrovia, build a house, leave this village and better our lives and the lives of our kids. Then, GiveDirectly change that narrative. I was able to pay all of my children school fees including the ones in Monrovia. My wife and I were also able to save some of our transfer towards buying a Land in Monrovia.This is a Joy I can't just explain."

"I was sitting with my friend when I received the message. I immediately left and ran to my wife to share the good news. She was so happy and we joined other community members in jubilation."

"I had gone to work on my farm when I heard a loud noise from the town. I was afraid initially. But when I rush back to the town, I found a jubilant mood on faces in the town. I asked and was told that GiveDirectly has sent Transfer to all Recipients. I was so happy and right away joined the jubilation. I was happy because I lost my mother few months ago. I spent a lot of money. Things got so difficult after that due to the debts I had to pay. I knew with this money I could settle my debt and improve my life."

"GiveDirectly does everything very well. It makes sure every eligible person is enrolled in this programme. Helping people like me is no small job and i am gratefull for the work GiveDirectly does"