"I used $350 to buuild a new house and the remaining amount was used to buy food for family. The decision to build a new house was because the old kitchen had its roof leaking. It had been in use for a long period of time and we were helpless about it. I am so happy that it is almost complete and I am equally looking forward to improving the main house. During this period we have had enough food at our disposal as well."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the peace of mind that I now have. Before receiving this transfer, there were a lot of things that I had always wanted to do but on top of my priority list is clearing of medical bill for my daughter who had been involved in an accident. She was the person that actively helped me meet the needs of my family. After she was involved in an accident, I was the one to provide everything for the family. It was such a relief for me to receive this transfers. I feel more peaceful having cleared the remaining fee balance and for the fact that she is recovering well."

"For the longest time, my husband and I desired to have a dairy cow so that we could sell milk and earn income enough to take care of basic needs and enable him save his salary towards some bigger projects. Given that he's a primary school teacher who got permanent employment recently and doesn't earn so much, we have not been able to achieve this. With my second transfer, I spend $300 to buy a dairy cow and the balance to buy food and clothes for our three children. Previously, I was just a house wife with nothing much to do to earn income but right now, I'm focusing on this dairy cow which will give birth towards end of the year. I'm looking forward to grow this to a big dairy farm and I'm so thankful to GiveDirectly for making this possible."

"Givedirectly needs to prioritise our spouses during the fellow up survey, because being the primary recipient doesn't exclude the head of the family from the program. If any one of us is present, we can be interviewed."

"Owning my own house where all my family members can live comfortably has served as my motivation to work harder and be able to achieve this in the next coming years."

"Life has been difficult since I got married with 6 kids.My family and I survive through the means of sustainable farming in order for some financial support.Mostly, I'm the one doing the farm activities ,and it's really tough for me because of my age and health conditions. We have been financially unstable to supporting children in school and looking after the family.The house we are presently residing in has not been built properly due to some financial constraints.So I decided to use my transfer to renovate my entire house to the fullest."

"I bought two bundles of zinc to build a house on the land I bought from my first transfer in Kanweaken. It has been my wish to own house on the road (city), but this has just been a dream that I did not see coming to pass becauseIwas poor. GiveDirectly came to my aid and yes, I am about to own a house on the road. The current house where I stay is not mine. I am squatting in a friend's place and the embarrassment is too much. There is no respect for me here. Owning my own house will make me proud and bring respect to my name and my family's name."

"The money that is all over this county, Rivergee is the best thing GiveDirectly could ever do for us as peoplethat are suffering; they have changed our lives for the better and we are happier than ever. GiveDirectly people are good people, there is no bad I have seen from them."

"House"

"I hope to see my children acquiring collage education and also to build my house."