"The biggest hardship i usually face is hunger,I'm a farmer yes but most times i harvest handful products as a result of poor and in adequate farm inputs,secondly is of shelter and of course clothes and basic needs."

"I only depend on casual labour and farming to feed my family."

"I am a teacher by proffession and the money u get from my salary does not Carter for all my needs. The cost of living is so high compared to my earnings"

"I am so happy to receive these funds from GD. I plan on buying Iron sheets so that I can have a new roof for my home and also buy mattress and beddings for my home"

"I lack money for fertilizers as I lack money for food resulting in my household being hit by hunger"

"My poverty levels have now gone down. I can afford things I never thought I could."

"Our future is brighter after receipt of the transfer because we have some additional investment. The livestock that we purchased to act as invaluable resources that will be sold in the future to educate my children and handle developmental programs. I am more prepared to educate my other three children."

"GiveDirectly does well by enlightening the community before sending the transfers. This would facilitate better decision-making on how to utilize the funds. In my opinion, there is nothing that GiveDirectly is not doing well."

"I have regained my value as a father and the main breadwinner for my family after receiving the transfer. I was just idling at home after losing my security job due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Precisely, I was stressed since fending for my family was becoming unaffordable. Fortunately, GiveDirectly came to my rescue on time. Currently, I am self-employed and can adequately fend for my family with my 30 USD income from the woodwork that I do."

"Leading a happier and more independent life serves as the biggest difference I am enjoying after receiving the transfer. I would probably be still engaging in the common land disputes with my brothers had I not received the funds. Nowadays, I am leading a peaceful life since I am living in my plot and house."