"My life is currently different from how it was before GiveDirectly came into my life because I have an extra income that I use to take care of my needs easily unlike before. I work as a tout and the job is always on and off. Being able to take care of my needs has given me peace of mind. I can only thank GiveDirectly for financial support."

"In the six months, I picture myself owning a cow. This is because I have instilled the culture of saving in merry go round groups which I didn't have before. When I shall have collected the required amount then my dream of owning a heifer will actualize."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I own an ox. I hope to buy another with the last transfer which will now enable me cultivate my farm land cheaply and on time. In the past, I used to cultivate late since no one was interested in giving me their oxen before they finish ploughing their own farm land. This consequently made the sun to scorch my crops hence low yields which brought about food shortage in my home."

"My heart was overwhelmed with joy when I saw the message of the money. For I knew this transfer would enable me to settle a lot of family needs."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I'm happy because I have got the money for completing the construction of my house. Before, I couldn't finish it because I didn't have money."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am very happy knowing that I have completed paying my college fees. It was a heavy burden that I had been caring for some time now. Before then, I could find time and hawk in college and in the neighborhood in order to reduce the amount because I did not want to drop out of school. I am glad that I will be sitting for my final exams next month. I feel stress-free and being able to have more time to focus on my studies is amazing. Thanks to GiveDirectly."

"The surest way to succeed in this village is buying the idea of rearing goats then purchasing a dairy cow using the sales of these goats. MIlk is a rare resource in this village. Therefore having a dairy cow is the biggest investment one can ever think of. Apart from earning income, the best part of this idea is that I will no longer be buying milk. At least I can save that money it might help me in settling emergencies"

"I felt very excited when I realized that I had received the money. I had been living in hard times when I couldn't provide for my family."

"The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy. I was almost leaving for work and decided to check what time it was. There was a message notification that popped out on the screen of my phone. I quickly rush to check its content and I was amazed to see such a huge amount of money that had been sent. I could only thank GiveDirectly because I knew that I was going to accomplish most of my needs."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have six goats. I am hoping very soon they will multiply and fill the animal shed that I will have built. Already some have started reproducing which gives me hopes of having a bright future. My wish is to start selling some of the offsprings ones they have matured. I believe I will get a good profit because of their high demand in my village. This will now be my source of income that will help me in paying school fees for my children and still cater to my family's basic needs without straining too much. I used to struggle and since I get low income from my casual jobs and most of the time I could not meet my family's basic needs. I am now hopeful and happier because soon all will be well."