"As the head of my family, am responsible for providing a safe shelter for my wife and five children. Sadly, my current house is very old, and unstable, and could easily collapse from adverse weather like strong winds or heavy rains. So, I aim to build a three-room house made of mud walls and a tin roof, an exercise that will cost at least $1500. Though I bear huge financial burdens like my children’s school fees, I wish to start saving at least half of each cash transfer towards the construction project. I hope my charcoal-burning hustle will yield enough for my family’s basic needs so that I can direct the cash transfers to the house."

"My long-term goal is to buy a piece of land, build rentals and add more sources of revenue so that my children can complete school without straining myself. My husband suports me which I am gratefull."

"They give us money directly into our account. They also give us information as to where the money is coming from which gives us peace."

"I have a piece of land that I would like to build rental houses to increase my source of income. I have a child suffering from sickle cell anemia and getting his monthly medicine has been a challenge but with such an investment, I can manage the medical cost."

"My short-term goal is to save money from my charcoal business and continue paying for my children's school fees. I do not pay rent which has helped me with other expenses."

"GiveDirectly staff are polite and ensure questions are asked. I also like receiving calls from them because they ensure that the money intended for us has been received with no problem."

"I am a stay-at-home mother, my husband has a piece of land that I farm for domestic purposes. I have eight children that are in school. School fees have been a struggle for the longest. My husband works in a butchery and has always managed to get the funds needed. Recently my husband was diagnosed with a kidney problem and was out of his job. Unfortunately, all my children are now out of school because I cannot manage to pay their fees. But I am thankful the money from GiveDirectly has helped me pay for the hospital bills, he is now at home recuperating."

"The staff is very approachable while talking on the phone and whenever they visit us in our village. They are also well-spoken and respectable."

"The organization calling and asking how I have been and also confirmed if I have received my transfer. GiveDirectly staff are polite and I am happy to be associated with them."

"In my opinion, GiveDirectly does very well by enrolling every household within the village without any form of bias and giving support in form of cash. This gives each person freedom to choose how to spend the money and how best it would be of benefit to them. Looking at the house that I built with this cash and even the clothes that I bought for my family gives me so much joy and happiness . On the other hand, I do not see anything that GiveDirectly could have done better. Everything that they do is just perfect and they should continue doing it in the way they are doing."