"The biggest hardship I face currently is lack of enough money for building iron-roofed house that will accommodate my household members."

"Receiving this money will enable me attain good medical attention, buy some household items and some cows for diary."

"My life is now very bright because I dress decently and I feed well. I am also a free man after clearing my old debts. This enabled me to secure my two pieces of farmland that I had mortgaged off. Previously, life was very hard because I would move the whole village in search of manual jobs so as to clear my debts. This has changed because with the cash transfer I was able to execute my plans at once. "

"I was really very happy since I had to buy all things that I never had. My happiness was to see the whole village rejuvenated developments which started with the construction of houses."

"I am planning to start a second hand clothes business to help me sustain my needs. This will see my earn a daily income that will help me meet my daily households needs."

"The GiveDirectly cash transfers have a put a smile on my face. I am very happy because I acquired an oxplough and hired farming land. I intend to increase my food crop production yields this season. In the past, I could not afford to purchase an oxplough nor hire additional farmlands. I am very happy that GiveDirectly has made my life very comfortable. I can afford to buy my children basic necessities."

"My life is much different in that I was able to complete the construction of my three classroom block. My students are now happy and studying very well. In the past, I only had one block and other pupils would always study under mango trees. This was affecting their concentration. I am very grateful that the GiveDirectly cash transfers hav saved me from incurring debts and loans."

"When I received my recent transfers, I paid my school fees arrears to enable me resume my classes. The reaming amount I paid rent for the entire semester, l bought food for my household and kept aside some amount for transport and other personal effects."

"Currently, my life has been made much more better than it used to be. I no longer do odd jobs to earn a living, I have been able to start my own business where I sell ladies hand bags and sandals. So far it has been good."

"After paying my school fees, I am planning to start a shoes business to help generate more income for the purpose of household expenditure and savings for my future use."