"I spent part of my second transfer on buying some twenty pieces of iron sheets, building poles, timber, and nails. I had intended to construct a new hose because the previous one had collapsed some months back. Being a widow and the breadwinner I couldn't afford to buy the materials considering my income was very low. During the rainy seasons, I was always rained on till dawn together with my children. Also, I bought livestock such as goats that will now serve as security in case of any emergency. With the remaining amount of money, I bought enough foodstuffs for my family."

"My life is different from how it would have been because I am hopeful and happier than before. From the oxen that I purchased from the transfers, I can plough my farm in time without straining. Previously, I was always on my bare hands for the exercise and it was tiresome. In addition, I could only plough a small portion of my farm which means the yields were also low. I am now glad because I have a permanent solution fr this. I will also hire the pair to my friends at a fee and earn a living. In addition to that, the house that I managed to construct has also brought joy to my life greatly. This is because the previous one was very small and I never had a chance to stay with all my family members. The story is different now because the new house has united us and strengthen our love than before."

"Last year was my hardest year, my husband who is the head was sick for almost entire year. And that meant, I was the one now to provide for the family. Cook and nurse my husband. It was really for me. and I thank God now that he is back on his fits."

"In my opinions, GiveDirectly has done well for sending me the cash transfer which has supported me in getting my result and starting my ECD Course. I don't see anything wrong with the program."

"I have lived in this village for many years but I have never received nor made this amount of money on my own. As a family that only relies on farming for survival, it is on very rare circumstances where we manage to have an amount of money to use for other activities. This is so as we rarely harvest enough to keep and also sell some for money. Now this money will help us make our dreams come true. We would like to have a better house of our own, adequate food and fertilizer as well as good household items. I believe people in the community will be happy too as many were struggling to have money and do anything they would want as long as its for their families."

"As a young family, we struggle in a lot of ways to make a living. Even though we are energetic to do a business, opportunities to find loans are very scarce and we do not even benefit from any program targeting the youth like our counterparts in towns. This money will be used to start a small business which will be of benefit in future. We shall also set some funds aside to construct a comfortable house for us as we do not know when we shall ever make this amount of money for free again. In addition, we will also try to buy some fetilizer and clothes. This is so as we do not harvest enough due to lack of fertilizer and our clothes are few. We are vey happy to get enrolled in this program by Give Directly."

"My daughter in-law and I decided to contribute $280 of our second transfers each for the purchase a new motorbike. The motorbike is assisting us in getting water for my family since we are experiencing drought at the moment. Also, we engage it in motorbike taxi which earns us a living of 2.5 dollars per day. In addition, I bought a bed and mattress since I was using traditional beddings which were worn out and was not comfortable to lie on.The remaining amount assisted me to purchase enough food for my family."

"I spent my second transfer on purchasing one cow at $260. This was my investment for my family which will help me in case I face any financial crisis. I also bought 24 iron sheets for $100. Lastly, I bought 4 goats at 30dollars each. The remaining amount assist me to clear the fees for my children and purchased enough food for my family."

"My life is different than it would have been if I had never received my transfer in that I am now comfortable with my husband after restoring our privacy. This is because I use to stay in the same house with my grown-up children. Through this transfer, I was able to construct a house for my boys. Also, I paid school fees for my children and they are now learning without any interference due to fees. something that has restored my happiness as a parent."

"My life is different in that my children are learning without any free balance this unlike previously, when at a time like this they would have been out of school and their learning suspended due to lack of fees. In addition, l am now owning two dairy cows which is my long-term investment for my family."