"Receiving money from GiveDirectly was the most amazing thing that ever happened to me. This is because I was confident that I would be able to achieve my objectives. While my wife is a farmer, I do available casual jobs to make ends meet. My wife and I have one child. I spent $410 on a dairy cow and a calf after receiving my transfer. This was the best deal on the market because I knew I'd save money on milk. I had previously been unable to raise funds to purchase a cow due to financial constraints caused by an unreliable source of income. Finally, I used the remaining funds to purchase food. I am so happy for the support that brought so much joy and happiness into our lives."

"The most substantial change in my daily life is that I am now able to purchase a dairy cow. This means that in a few months, I'll be able to save the money I used to spend on milk. Second, a heavy burden was lifted from my shoulders because I cleared up a pending debt. I'm happy and fulfilled with the accomplishments I've made."

"My husband and I decided to buy a dairy and a goat after receiving our transfer. We knew that selling milk would help us feed our children while also earning extra money. As a result, we spent $140 on a cow and $45 on a goat. I used to have one, but I had to sell it due to the severe drought that hit our area several years ago. My husband is a local businessman, and I sell charcoal. We then set aside $100 for school fees and $150 for constructing a house."

"I had always wanted to further my education. My husband had previously enrolled me in a hairdressing course, but I was forced to defer because he was unable to raise enough money to cover the costs of both our children and me. I couldn't help but prioritize my children's school fees. My husband is a masonry contractor, and I sell charcoal. Our family consists of three children. When I received my transfer, I saw it as an excellent opportunity to further my education, so I spent $120 and paid $80 for my children. In addition, I spent $100 on food and $70 on clothing. Finally, I set aside the remainder of the funds for emergencies. I will be forever grateful."

"I was at work when I heard my phone ring. I never paid any attention to the message because I assumed it was from the service provider. When I got home, I asked my helper to read the messages for me, and he confirmed that I had received $550 from GiveDirectly. I was overjoyed because I knew I would achieve my goals."

"When my husband died, I was left as the sole breadwinner for my two children. I work in a mine, but my daily wage is only $1.50. This is inadequate to meet our basic needs. When I got my transfer, I opted to build a decent house for my family for $300. This was because the house I was living in was small and very old, and the roof was leaking. Due to financial constraints, I was unable to build a house previously. In addition, I spent $130 on a bed and mattress that I could not afford before due to financial constraints. Finally, I purchased a sack of maize and set aside some money for our daily needs. I am so grateful for the transfer that brought happiness to my life."

"With the help from Givedirectly, I hope to build my three room house and send my children to school."

"The most noticeable difference in my daily life is the completion of a new house for my children. They are no longer suffering from cold, and they can sleep well in their new room with better bedding that is no longer affected by moist floors. I was troubled because they could not complain because we had nothing to spend on the construction, but I am now grateful for the generous support from GiveDirectly that has allowed my dream to come true."

"I got my first transfer just as I was starting to build a four-room rental on my piece of land along the road. Purchasing construction materials was a time-consuming task that I could not complete without additional financial assistance. It was a relief to receive the first transfer, which supplemented the proceeds from my restaurant. I spent $250 on tiles and another $100 on labor. I am relieved that I am nearing the end of the construction process, which includes electrical installation and wiring, painting, and the repair of windows, which I hope to finish with a portion of the second transfer. I also spent the remaining funds on clothing for my son and myself, as well as food and other Christmas-related expenses."

"Around 5:00 p.m., a friend informed me that the majority of the people in the village had received the first transfer. I had to check my phone, and luckily, I had a message that confirmed the receipt as well. I could not believe it at first because the initial communication stated that the first patch would be available in January, but the fact that everyone had received it was a relief. When I returned home, my family was thrilled because they had already gotten the news."