"I have planned to spend my transfer on constucting a new building. I have been sleeping on the farm most of the time, because my house in this town is old and it leaks when evry rain falls. I have bought zinc, assorted nails and other building materials to construct new house. This will enable me sleep in town constantly and get involve with others development in town. GiveDirectly is like my earthly savior because this money has started liberating me from extreme poverty. I appreciate GiveDirectly for my transfer."

"Since I started receiving transfer from GiveDirectly, my life has started to change. My children are now in school. When I see them going to school every morning, my heart fills with joy. Whenever I see the building materials I bought to improve my house, I can't stop appreciating God and GiveDirectly daily. Before GiveDirectly came, I was very ashamed of the house my family live in. Hardship was the order of the day. I was worried about my children future, because they were not in school. Since I received transfer from GiveDirectly, happiness has not seize in my household. I appreciate GiveDirectly, and I will always pray for GiveDirectly."

"Before receiving my transfer from GiveDirectly, I wasn't working and lacking trap to catch animals was our only means of survival. Hence, my husband and I decided to put most of the money in business. I bought few bags of rice to be sold at $50LD per cup.I also bought fish and sold it at $100LD for 2 pieces. Furthermore, I bought a lot of other goods such as pepper, tye soap, biscuit , vita etc... All these were sold on a table market right infront of my house in James Town."

"Sincerely speaking, GiveDirectly has touched our lives in a way that no other organization, NGO or government has done. The entire process has been very transparent from the day of census, distribution of phones and sim cards etc...; to the selection process of whose qualify to benefit from GiveDirectly's transfer.GiveDirectly has done quite well by providing us money to improve our livelihood. I personally don't see anything that has not been done right by this integrity organization. I'm so overwhelmed by this kind gesture and I will forever remain grateful."

"The biggest difference in my daily life since I've received my first transfer from GiveDirectly is that, I am financially equipped and capable in achieving two of my greatest desires. These include: building a new four bedroom house and also becoming a bona fide member of an investment club within Logan Town. With these achievements, I'll feel very much relaxed and relieved from too much stress."

"My family and I currently live in a small house that contains 2 bedrooms and a single bathroom. When I received my first transfer, I bought 2 bundles of zinc for $16,800LD. This was because I wanted to replace the thatch on my old house with Zinc. However, when I received my second transfer, I bought additional 3 bundles of zinc to build a bigger house with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms creating more comfort and space for me and my family. The construction of a new four bedroom apartment in Duoh has become my new goal."

"I was living in my big brother house with my family. I never had enough money to build my own house. my source of livelihood was only making garden and sell it to sustain the family. With the gift from Givedirectly, I have developed a new goal. My new goal is to build a new house and save part of my transfer to multiple it for future benefit like children school fees, hospital bill and food. Currently, I am using this second transfer to move on with my construction faster. A very big thanks to the Givedirectly family for their assistance."

"One afternoon when I had free free my phone from the charging booth, I placed in the sim card and went to the network spot where we usually stand to make calls. By the time I arrived at the spot, I received an alert from the GSM company that I have received forty thousand three hundred seventy five dollars from GiveDirectly. I dance the hold day because this is the first time since I was born to receive such an amount."

"I went to the network spot to make a call when I received an alert that I have received forty thousand three hundred seventy five dollars from GiveDirectly. I was really happy when I received the money because since I been making farm and cutting palm, I have not seen this amount of money yet. When I got home I told my family that I have received the money and will be going to cash it out at my less busy time."

"One afternoon while we were sitting discussing as family I told my husband to go to the network spot and check the phone if the transfer has been sent. Upon his arrival at the spot he was alerted through the phone that forty thousand three hundred seventy five dollars ($40,375:00) has been sent from GiveDirectly. He came back to the house smiling, there I knew that the cash has been sent to my phone. Without any delay I began to joyfully sing and dance."