"It was around seven in the morning when I was scrolling my phone and all over sudden I received a confirmation message that I had received monney from Givedirectly. It was such a jouyous moment, shared the news with my spouse and we both celebreated."

"Since I received the money I have been so peaceful, proud, and independent. This is because I bought a piece of land where I have constructed home. It's so peaceful staying in my compound and I feel independent because I'm in control of everything in the home. This is the biggest difference in my daily life."

"Initially, we had almost nothing to eat in our family following the adverse impacts of the maize lethal necrosis disease that destroyed our main stable food. Moreover, we used to reside in a tiny one roomed house. Currently, we look smart and healthy because we have adequate food of different varieties in our household. Unlike before receiving GD's transfers, we currently have three cattle, something that we never had hope of owning. Finally, we have a new two roomed house, meaning more space for our family."

"I received the notification at a time which I was going through much trouble and no peace in my heart because of the huge burden of my children's education. I was happier than before and amused at how things turned good fast, and to me, it was a prayer that God had answered and I prayed that God would enable GiveDirectly to prosper to greater heights in improving peoples lives."

"Ever since I had been having a desire that someday I would own a cow in my compound since having them in our community is such great pride since you have some assets to lean on in case of any emergencies. This was made possible when Give Directly came to our village and gave us the transfers. To this far, this is the biggest difference the transfer has brought into my daily life."

"I felt so happy that moment my phone notified me about the money. I started thinking of acquiring items that I didn't have before because life was a struggle. I and my spouse thanked God for the help granted by Give Directly and shared our plans together on how to construct our house because we have been sleeping in a grass thatched house."

"The moment I received my first transfer, I was filled with joy in my heart I knew that finally I was going to own my own saloon. I gave thanks and quickly rushed to the nearby market to rent a premise for my saloon."

"I was very happy I knew that my plans were going to be actualized. I quickly called my mother and informed her of the transfers."

"My life is now different because I can now own a house, something I never imagined I could own."

"The moment I received my transfer, I informed my husband and together we said a prayer giving thanks to God for remembering us and answering our prayer for we were in need of the money at that particular time."