"I understood GiveDirectly's clear information, which provided us with clear guidelines on all stages of enrollment and receiving both transfers. Even if some households were excluded, they would always inquire and be given a clear understanding in accordance with the strict guidelines that the officers were following at the time. The officers were good and professional at their jobs because they respected everyone in the village with their words and actions. Nothing should be changed in the future because everyone was pleased with the project."

"My goal for the coming year is to initiate a retail shop that will help us improve our finances. To achieve this goal, I intend to save at least some money from my charcoal business, though it will take some time. I will be eternally grateful for the financial assistance that helped me when I needed it the most."

"What GiveDirectly did well as educate the community on the enrolment process which was fair and transparent. When they arrived at my house, the field officer was polite and humble, which was not what I expected. Everything the organization did, in my opinion, was remarkable, so I did not encounter any inefficiencies."

"My dream was to be able to buy a motorcycle so that I could transport farm produce. I knew this would make my job easier because I would be able to save time and money. However, due to a financial conflict, this was never easy. As a result, when I received my second transfer, I purchased a $400 motorcycle. I am a subsistence farmer who also raises goats. I am currently single and do not have any children. In addition, I chose to buy groceries worth $30 and later pay school fees for my nephew, who is frequently with the remaining funds. I am overjoyed and grateful that the transfer from GiveDirectly has significantly improved my standard of living."

"I had been operating a business selling dry fish at our nearby market centres 3 years ago. Because of financial challenges, I was forced to close down the business. Since then, I have been doing temporary casual activities to support a family that does not earn me enough income. My goal this year is to restart my business to have a reliable source of livelihood for the family."

"I have aspired to pursue academic excellence. This goal seemed too hard to achieve before I was enrolled in GiveDirectly's program owing to the poor financial state of my parents. Now that I am sure of my monthly transfers, I shall always strive to use my transfers to pay my school fees. Therefore, my primary goal is to spend my transfers supporting my studies. I am optimistic that with a success in my academics, I shall be able to realize my full potential."

"I'm hoping of achieving a very decent house for me and my family. I'm so thinking of starting a business that will help me for the next coming year. To build myself a house was great things for me."

"I and my brother are still schooling and providing for our educational needs is a heavy burden on my shoulders because I am jobless. The goal that I have this year is complete the payment of our education. Once I am done with the certificate, I will be able to secure a job to support our family's needs comfortably."

"I believe that other organizations that wish to make a difference in the community should take a cue from GiveDirectly. In addition to the excellent deeds my community members accomplished through GiveDirecly, it allowed me to build a nice home, something I would not have been able to achieve anytime soon owing to poverty. I am very appreciative of the organization since it has helped me have a safe home."

"GiveDirectly has made it their mission to identify those in need of help and to provide that help. I've seen water tanks, kids going to school, cattle being purchased, and so on all around my village, thanks to GiveDirectly. In countless ways, they have made many people's dreams come true."