"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I was in position to restocked my shop that has increased my daily sales. Futher more, I was also able to pay my children's school fees in time that has made me very happy. Previously, I had very low sales as a result of reduced stock and a challenge to pay my children's school fees because my husband business has been affected my quarantine."

"Receiving this money from GiveDirectly will enable my spouse and I to build a home.Currently,we live in old houses belonging to my husband's late parents.Since this is a family house,his siblings also live here.We therefore do not have any privacy as a family and so we would wish to build our own houses.It is also a chance to start developing something that we call fully call ours.With this money,I intend to buy building materials as well as pay for labour."

"When I received the money, I felt so happy and relieved because this money was going to enable me buy most of the things I disired."

"When I saw the message at 6:00 am, it was unbelievable. Ifelt so happy I kept it in my heart for security reasons."

"The moment I got the mobile money message, I run to my child to help me read it. When he told me that it was money, I got overwhelmed with joy and just went to withdraw the money that same time."

"The moment I got the transfer, I felt so happy. I could not believe that I was the one getting such a big amount of money. I would have died without even holding that money. I am grateful to God."

"My home is now different because I have acquired new mattresses which are making my nights comfortable. Secondly, I acquired nice utensils which are presentable even when I have vistors. Before getting money I had challenges especially when I get vistors because I did not have a bed and good utensils for serving them food."

"The moment I received the mobile money message, I became happy and there was ululation all over the village as every body who received money was excited."

"The biggest difference in my life is that I have managed to clear a debt that I got from the savings group for paying my daughter's school fees and these makes me happy. I have also plastered my daughter's house, It is now beautiful and dust free. Before I got the transfers, I was stressed over the debt because the interest kept on accumulating yet the rice that I was meant to sell was not yet ready for harvest. My daugter was sleeping in a dusty house."

"I believe illiteracy is the mother of all problems. Without education one is not able to lead a quality life in the 21st century. I wouldn't want my children to suffer in future and I desire to give them quality education. Once they are educated enough, they will be able to pursue better job opportunities. This will enable them to take care of themselves and also help me in future. In regard to this, I will purchase goats for rearing that I will sell to finance their education. This project will bring high returns because goats multiply faster and they are drought resistant."