"Previously, we had only one small mattress that I shared with my wife and child which gave us uncomfortable nights. When I got the money, I bought a bed and bigger mattress that is spacious which has given comfortable nights. Secondly, I have bought bricks that I am intending to be used for constructing an iron roofed house and I expect to complete the house with the second transfer. I am currently sleeping in a grass thatched hut that leaks whenever it rains."

"Previously, life was not that simple. I had limited access to land for farming. However, when I received the cash transfer, I thought it wise to hire more land for farming so as to boost my food supply. In addition to this, I restocked my salon business thus there is a rise in client turnover."

"Before receiving this transfer, I had only one bull that could not help me with agriculture. After getting my money from GiveDirectly, I acquired another bull to complement the one I had for ploughing. In addition, I now own a solar that provides light at night. previously, I used a torch that required replacing dry cells."

"I heard the phone buzzing that night. On reading the message, I felt very excited because GIveDirectly had chosen to raise me out of poverty."

"The moment I received my money I felt happy that I immediately thought of paying off my tithe."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have acquired construction materials that will be used for constructing an iron roofed house. I am currently sleeping in a grass thatched hut that requires annual renovation. Being of age, I am now becoming weak to look for grass that is needed for renovating my hut. Secondly, I bought clothes for my self and daughter that has made me very happy because previously, we had lacked descent clothes."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the fact that I was able to get my pieces of farm land that will now enable me to farm and have personal produce and make me independent as I will have full authority over my produce. Prior to getting this money, I did not have where to farm and depended on the mercy of other people to get where to farm or food to eat. At times I had to do casual labor to raise money to enable me meet my daily expenses."

"At my advanced age, I do not have the strength to work. I have five grand children under my care and looking at the state the house we live in. I have always prayed and hoped that one day a miracle would happen so that I can renovate the house. With this responsibility, I needed extra financial support."

"Receiving this money is the biggest difference in my daily life. This is because my life has greatly improved in that I was able to buy some staff in my house such as bed, mattress and bed sheets that I now use to sleep on comfortably. Compared to before, I used to sleep on a mat and used my clothe(gomesi) to cover."

"Previously, I could not afford to plaster the house. I also a debt burden that accrued as a result of my illness. I was able to pay off that loan and I feel peaceful. I am very glad that I will be in position to renovate the house and beautify it. The other significant change is that I acquired house hold items such as a comfortable mattress and basic necessities."