"My life is currently different in that I am building my house that will accommodate a lot of activities such as a kitchen for cooking , and multiple rooms to sleep in. Compared to before, this house will relieve me from the burden of buying grass every year that I would use to renovate my hut."

"I used to struggle so much to make ends meet. Since I did not have a stable source of income I had to strain my self by working several casual jobs a day. It has not been easy on my side. It was hard to get money since you may not get a casual job on a daily basis. I believe my life will change and I will become financially stable when I sell my farm produce."

"Life is different in that GiveDirectly has enabled me increase the stock of charcoal business, meaning I now generate more money, my dressing has improved, I now sleep better on a bed with a mattress. Before, I used to buy only one sack of charcoal to re-sale limiting the amount money I would generate, sleep on the house ground with a very old tiny mattress, and I had few un-presentable clothes to use in public. "

"My life is different than it would have been because I am very happy to have taken a tailoring course that will enable me start a tailoring business or even train others in tailoring other than being dependant on spouse to provide for the family. Before, my life had no hope of having money generating activity other spending most of my life being a housewife. "

"My life is different in that I am now free from the debt incurred, happy to have an iron sheet roofed house which implies that I will not be burdened by problems associated with a grass thatched house like leaking during rainy season, movement to long distances has been eased by purchase of a bicycle. Before, I use to move long distances on foot, for instance, to fetch water and carry home on my head, and I had limited land to cultivate due to that debt, hence not enough food at home."

"Life is different in that I have cultivation land, I am now officially married in the village, and have livestock which can be sold incase of any future financial problems like school fees. Before, I didn't have where to cultivate and no prestigious status of being a married woman in the village."

"I am planning to buy a water tank in the next six months. Water shortage is the main issue in this area. I felt it is wise to buy a water tank that will harvest rainwater and store it until the next rainy season. I know I will have saved my family the menace of water shortage."

"I believe that for the future to be better, then I must start working towards it today, so that means every month I will be saving some cash once I get the transfers. I want to make sure that my kids go to school uninterrupted so that they get a quality education."

"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I will have started a small business. I am planning to open a retail shop near home so that it would support me in paying my school fees and even for my siblings. I am glad that I will be able to assist my parents. There is also hope for me finishing school and becoming independent."

"I received the notification early in the morning. Seeing the message on my phone that was informing me that I had received money from GiveDirectly brought happiness and joy into my life. I cheerfully celebrated this fortune from GiveDirectly with my family. I was thankful to God and to GiveDirectly for financial support as I was sure that it would impact my life positively."